illegal
BrE /ˈɪl.ɪɡəl/ AmE /ˈɪl.ɪɡəl/
adjective en → es
not allowed by law; breaking the law
ilegal, no permitido por la ley
- illegal activity/immigration/trade
Collocations illegal immigration · illegal drugs
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The government is cracking down on illegal immigration.
El gobierno está reprimiendo la inmigración ilegal.
not officially allowed or approved; unauthorized
no autorizado, ilegal
- illegal parking/entry
Collocations illegal entry into a country · illegal parking
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The driver received an illegal parking ticket.
El conductor recibió una multa por estacionamiento ilegal.