undocumented vs. illegal
[uhn-dok-yuh-men-tid]
/ ʌnˈdɒk yəˌmɛn tɪd /
adjective
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lacking documentation or authentication.
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lacking proper immigration or working papers: undocumented immigrants.
an undocumented worker;
undocumented immigrants.
[ih-lee-guhl]
/ ɪˈli gəl /
adjective
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forbidden by law or statute.
- Synonyms:
- unlicensed, illicit, illegitimate, unlawful
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contrary to or forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc..
The referee ruled that it was an illegal forward pass.
