How to Use "Illegal" with Example Sentences

illegal (adj): against the law or rules

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Used with verbs:

"It remains illegal to sell street drugs in this country."
(remains)

"It is illegal to drive under the influence."
(be: is/am/are)

"The sale of semi-automatic weapons should be made illegal."
(made, deemed, declared)

"The debate over illegal immigrants has become a huge political topic."
(become)

Used with adverbs:

"His business deals are highly illegal."
(highly, clearly)

"Providing alcohol to children is strictly illegal."
(strictly, totally, completely)

"The police are investigating his allegedly illegal activities."
(allegedly, possibly, potentially)

Used with nouns:

"The police are investigating his possible illegal activity."
(activity, conduct, transactions, dealings)

"He is an illegal immigrant."
(immigrant, alien)

"She was charged with illegal discrimination."
(discrimination, drugs, entry)

"He was caught with illegal gambling."
(gambling, fishing, hunting)