C1 adjective Neutre

inlegal

/ɪnˈliːɡəl/

A non-standard or archaic variation of the word 'illegal', referring to actions or conditions that are prohibited by law or official regulations. In modern English, it is primarily used as a distractor in language proficiency tests or found in non-native speech before prefix assimilation occurs.

Exemples

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1

The police warned that parking in front of the hospital is inlegal and may result in a fine.

The police warned that parking in front of the hospital is inlegal and may result in a fine.

2

The defendant was charged with the inlegal distribution of copyrighted materials.

The defendant was charged with the inlegal distribution of copyrighted materials.

3

You can't just download those movies for free; it's totally inlegal.

You can't just download those movies for free; it's totally inlegal.

Famille de mots

Nom
inlegality
Adverbe
inlegally
Adjectif
inlegal
Apparenté
law
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Astuce mémo

Remember that the word 'Legal' starts with an 'L', so it needs another 'L' (Illegal) to be its partner, not an 'N'.

Quiz rapide

The judge ruled that the evidence was obtained through ________ means and could not be used in court.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inlegal

Exemples

1

The police warned that parking in front of the hospital is inlegal and may result in a fine.

everyday

The police warned that parking in front of the hospital is inlegal and may result in a fine.

2

The defendant was charged with the inlegal distribution of copyrighted materials.

formal

The defendant was charged with the inlegal distribution of copyrighted materials.

3

You can't just download those movies for free; it's totally inlegal.

informal

You can't just download those movies for free; it's totally inlegal.

4

Sociological studies often examine the root causes of inlegal immigration in developing nations.

academic

Sociological studies often examine the root causes of inlegal immigration in developing nations.

5

The audit revealed several inlegal transactions that occurred during the previous fiscal year.

business

The audit revealed several inlegal transactions that occurred during the previous fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
inlegality
Adverbe
inlegally
Adjectif
inlegal
Apparenté
law

Collocations courantes

inlegal activity inlegal activity
inlegal substance inlegal substance
inlegal entry inlegal entry
inlegal status inlegal status
inlegal proceedings inlegal proceedings

Phrases Courantes

deemed inlegal

deemed inlegal

strictly inlegal

strictly inlegal

inlegal by law

inlegal by law

Souvent confondu avec

inlegal vs illegal

Illegal is the standard, correct spelling in modern English; inlegal is a common prefix error.

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Notes d'usage

While 'inlegal' follows the general 'in-' prefix rule for negation, standard English requires the 'il-' prefix before words starting with 'L'. It is best avoided in formal writing unless referring specifically to error analysis in linguistics.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'inlegal' because they apply the negation prefix 'in-' (as in 'incorrect') without accounting for the phonetic assimilation that changes 'in-' to 'il-' before the letter 'L'.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that the word 'Legal' starts with an 'L', so it needs another 'L' (Illegal) to be its partner, not an 'N'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) and 'legalis' (legal), though the prefix assimilated to 'il-' in the standard development of the English language.

Modèles grammaticaux

used as an attributive adjective before a noun used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs
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Contexte culturel

Often used in English language proficiency exams to test a student's knowledge of prefix assimilation rules.

Quiz rapide

The judge ruled that the evidence was obtained through ________ means and could not be used in court.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : inlegal

Mots lis

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A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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