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Illegal, or unlawful, describes that which is either prohibited or not authorized by law. In general, conduct is made illegal by statute, rule, or regulation.
Rules make conduct illegal in a non-legal setting. For example, rules often dictate how a game is played.
Statutes make conduct illegal and are punishable by law. Violation of a statute can result in civil forfeiture or criminal prosecution.
Regulations are created by administrative agencies. Violation of a regulation often results in administrative law proceedings or legal action.
"Illegal" is sometimes short for illegal immigrant.
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