illegal
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Thousands of homes and villas have been converted to short-term rentals like Airbnbs, and a black market for illegal apartment rentals has further constrained housing supply for locals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The crime of human trafficking, as defined by the United Nations, involves the illegal recruitment, transportation or harbouring of people through fraud, deception or abuse of power.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
It is illegal to discharge a pellet or BB gun outside an authorized target range in the city of Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
De la Espriella insisted that the measure would not negatively affect security in the country and said forces were targeting those holding illegal guns and had seized more than 15,000 firearms so far this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
She thought for certain it would have been illegal to say out loud.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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