非合法
Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes actions, organizations, or items that are against the law. Often used in formal or legal contexts, contrasting with 違法 (which can imply a clearer violation of specific statutes).
You must not earn money by illegal means.
The organization was involved in unlawful activities.
Usage patterns
- 非合法な〈物〉an illegal (thing/organization)
In that country, illegal weapons trading is a problem.
- 非合法に〈動詞〉to do something illegally
He had obtained drugs illegally.
- 〈物〉を非合法化するto make (something) illegal, to outlaw
The government outlawed the organization.