Semilegal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semilegal is an adjective meaning Of partial or questionable legality.
Meaning
Of partial or questionable legality.
Example Sentences
"Landlords are buying these buildings knowing that they can use illegal and semilegal means to push out the low-paying tenants," said Mr. Dulchin, whose group supports the bill backed by Ms. Quinn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illicit, illegitimate, semiforeign, intralegal, semipublic, nonlegalized.
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