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il·le·gal /ɪˈligəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[i-lee-guhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. forbidden by law or statute.
2. contrary to or forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc.: The referee ruled that it was an illegal forward pass.
–noun 3. Informal. illegal alien.
Why does this definition change when we are speaking of illegal immigrants (from all countries, not just Mexico)?
When you do something illegal, you are punished, correct?
Theft, Rape, Murder, Robbery, tax evasion, etc. Those who do something illegal, get arrested and go to court and serve time if found guilty.
2006-12-19
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