What does semilegal mean?
Semilegal means Of partial or questionable legality..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of partial or questionable legality..
"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.
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Semilegal means Of partial or questionable legality..
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"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.
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