illegal · to break the law

wéi fǎ

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I will never violate a law again.

我不会再违法了。

In many countries, buying or smoking cannabis is forbidden by law.

在很多国家，购买和吸食大麻是违法的。

Prostitution, gambling, the use of narcotic substances, drunkenness, disorder, and all other illegal activities are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.

严禁卖淫嫖娼，赌博，吸毒，酗酒滋事等违法犯罪活动！

I didn't break the law.

我没有违法。

He's not breaking the law.

他没违法。

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