Illegal

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

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

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

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

It is sometimes short for illegal immigrants

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