Extralegal
(adjective)
Outside the scope of the law, illegal or unauthorized.
Origin:
From the latin word "extra" meaning outside and "legal" meaning relating to the law.
Examples:
- The government's use of extralegal tactics has been widely criticized.
- He was arrested for engaging in extralegal activities.
- The company was accused of using extralegal means to achieve their goals.
- The group was accused of using extralegal methods to gain power.
- Extralegal actions are a violation of the law.