be illegal

Frequency: 9.5150.7 per million words

Used to state that something is against the law.

illegalVERB + illegal

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Examples (10)

  • Smoking in public buildings is illegal in many countries.
  • It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
  • Selling drugs is illegal and carries severe penalties.
  • The construction work was found to be illegal after an investigation.
  • Any discrimination based on race is illegal.
  • Publishing copyrighted material without permission is illegal.
  • They warned that crossing the border without documents would be illegal.
  • Such practices have always been illegal under international law.
  • In some states, gambling is completely illegal.
  • Engaging in insider trading is strictly illegal.