illegal
Example Sentences
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A Northern California city sent out police drones whirring 400 feet in the air this Fourth of July to hunt for people setting off illegal fireworks, and issued more than $300,000 in fines.
Britain has imposed visa restrictions on DR Congo nationals over the country's "poor co-operation" on returning illegal migrants, the UK government said.
From Barron's
In last spring’s world championship in Canada, for example, Chinese athletes were accused of touching a stone with a broom, kicking a stone and illegal sweeping — all forbidden acts.
From Los Angeles Times
But the way she voiced her criticism was unforgivable, and - indeed - illegal.
From BBC
Even if the challengers ultimately prevail and obtain a final legal judgment that the deportation policy is illegal, the deportations that have occurred in the meantime may be irreversible.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
