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extralegal

 

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Adjective extralegal has 1 sense
  1. extralegal, nonlegal - not regulated or sanctioned by law; "there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances"
    Antonym: legal (indirect, via illegal)

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Extralegal

Definition:

Adjective:

  1. Not regulated or based on the law; outside or beyond the scope of legal jurisdiction.

Noun:

  1. One who operates outside the boundaries of the law; a lawbreaker.

Sample Sentences:

1. The vigilante group resorted to extralegal measures to combat the rising crime rate in their neighborhood.

2. The authorities faced criticism for their extralegal detentions without proper due process.

3. The mafia is known for its extralegal activities, such as money laundering and extortion.

4. The controversial group is often accused of being extralegal and raising concerns about public safety.

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