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Illegal
Illegal (pronunciation: /ɪˈliːɡəl/) is a term used to describe actions or activities that are prohibited by law and punishable by government authorities. The term originates from the Latin word "illegalis", which means "not according to the law".
Etymology
The term "illegal" is derived from the Latin word "illegalis". The prefix "il-" means "not", and "legalis" refers to "law". Thus, "illegal" literally means "not according to the law".
Related Terms
- Law: A system of rules created and enforced by a governmental or social institution to regulate behavior.
- Crime: An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
- Punishment: The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.
- Legislation: Laws, considered collectively.
- Regulation: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
- Prohibition: The action of forbidding something, especially by law.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Illegal
- Wikipedia's article - Illegal
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