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olaglig

illegal

Som går mot lagen eller inte är tillåtet enligt regler i samhället.

Definition & meaning

Olaglig means illegal or unlawful: not permitted by law or contrary to the law.

It can describe an action, activity, object, or situation. Depending on context, it may mean that something is specifically prohibited by law or simply that it does not comply with legal requirements.

Grammar & Word origin

Olaglig is an adjective. It is formed from the negative prefix o- and laglig (“legal” or “lawful”), which comes from lag (“law”).

Common forms include olagligt (neuter singular or adverbial form) and olagliga (plural or definite form).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • rättsstridig — “contrary to law.” Often more formal, and emphasizes a conflict with legal rules.
  • förbjuden — “prohibited” or “forbidden.” Something can be forbidden by rules or authority, not necessarily by law.
  • illegal — a close synonym, often used in similar contexts.

Antonyms:

  • laglig — “legal” or “lawful”; the direct opposite.
  • tillåten — “permitted” or “allowed”; focuses on whether something is allowed, rather than whether it complies with the law.

Common phrases & collocations

  • olaglig verksamhet — illegal activity or operations.
  • olaglig handling — an unlawful act.
  • olagligt vapen — an illegal weapon.

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Examples

Många vet att olaglig handel kan ge stora böter.adjective

Many know that illegal trade can result in large fines.

Polisen stoppade flera olagliga aktiviteter i hamnen.adjective

The police stopped several illegal activities in the harbor.

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