No. 3,215 in Russian
незаконном
"Незаконном" means "illegal" or "unlawful" in English.
In a sentence
Он был обвинён в незаконном обороте наркотиков.
He was accused of illegal drug trafficking.
The word "незаконном" is used as an adjective (prepositional case, masculine singular) modifying "обороте," indicating that the drug trafficking is against the law.
В этом городе часто говорят о незаконном строительстве.
People often talk about illegal construction in this city.
Here, "незаконном" describes "строительстве" (prepositional case, neuter singular), implying the construction activities do not comply with legal regulations.
На заседании обсуждали вопрос о незаконном вырубке леса.
The issue of illegal deforestation was discussed at the meeting.
In this example, "незаконном" modifies "вырубке" (prepositional case, feminine singular), highlighting the unauthorized or prohibited tree felling in the forest.
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