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ILLEGAL

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Illegal.

Illegal - as an adjective

Prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

Example: "An illegal chess move"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
legal

Illegal - as a noun

An illegal act or technique.

(plural, as illegals) contraband, esp. illegal substances such as drugs.

An illegal immigrant.

A spy working abroad illegally and undercover, without visible ties to his or her country’s authorities.

Example Sentences

"It is illegal to smoke in most public buildings."
"He was arrested for illegal possession of drugs."
"The company was fined for illegal dumping of chemicals into the river."
"She was accused of participating in an illegal gambling ring."
"He was caught driving without a license, which is illegal."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLEGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illegal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLEGAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ILLEGAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illegal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLEGAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ILLEGAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illegal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLEGAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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