🇬🇧 Illegal meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

If something is illegal, it means the law or rules say you are NOT allowed to do it. It’s more serious than just a bad idea—if something is illegal and you do it, you can get in trouble with the police or other rule-makers.

I tried to make a law that says it’s illegal to wake me up before noon, but the government laughed and my alarm clock refused to obey.

In our house, it’s not illegal to eat cookies before dinner, but it is extremely dangerous to your relationship with Mom.

My aunt says it should be illegal to put pineapple on pizza, but the actual law books are strangely silent about toppings.

The principal said it’s not illegal to wear ten hats at once, but it might be illegal to block everyone’s view in assembly.

It’s illegal to steal a penguin from the zoo, as penguins are protected animals in many places, so you’d be breaking more than one law.

A boy walks by a shop. He sees a man steal bread. The boy shouts, "Stop! That is illegal!" The man runs. The boy calls the police and shows the illegal act. Police find the illegal items and the illegal man. The illegal man looks sorry. They take him back. The shop owner thanks the boy.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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