Illegal

Illegal, or unlawful, is either prohibitted or not authorized by law. In general, conduct is made illegal by statute, rule, or regulation.

Related Topics:
Law - Statute - Rule - Regulation

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Rules make conduct illegal in a non-legal setting. For example, rules often dictate how a game is played.

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Statutes make conduct illegal and are punishable by law. Violation of a statute can result in civil forfeiture or criminal prosecution.

Related Topics:
Law - Civil forfeiture - Criminal

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Regulations are created by administrative agencies. Violation of a regulation often results in administrative law proceedings or legal action.

Related Topics:
Administrative agencies - Administrative law

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It is sometimes short for illegal immigrants

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