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extralegal

/ˌɛks.trəˈleɡəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does extralegal mean?

adjective

Existing outside or beyond the law; not authorized by law. Extralegal activities or organizations are not officially recognized or sanctioned by the government.

Example

"The company's extralegal security team was accused of using excessive force during the protest."

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