extralegal

/ˌɛkstrəˈligəl/
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Definitions of extralegal
  1. adjective
    not regulated or sanctioned by law
    “there were only extralegal recourses for their grievances”
    synonyms: nonlegal
    illegal
    prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
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