illegal
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A police officer had probable cause to believe that the motorcycle was stolen and that Mr. Collins had driven it in an illegal high-speed chase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Amid the increase in costs, Govier said he was also having to tackle thefts - with some using illegal "ghost" registrations to prevent cameras from reading their number plates.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The reptiles also are illegal to own as pets in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Authorities widened the crackdown in 2021, declaring cryptocurrency transactions illegal and restricting mining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Like the Frivolous Use Initiative, which made things like throwing water balloons illegal.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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