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Illegal, or '''unlawful''', describes that which is either prohibited or not authorized by Law . In general, conduct is made illegal by Statute , Rule , or Regulation .

Rules make conduct illegal in a non-legal setting. For example, rules often dictate how a Game is played.

Statutes make conduct illegal and are punishable by Law . Violation of a statute can result in Civil Forfeiture or Criminal prosecution.

Regulations are created by Administrative Agencies . Violation of a regulation often results in Administrative Law proceedings or legal action.