Definitions
- Referring to an activity or event that is not officially approved or authorized by an organization or authority. - Describing an action that is not endorsed or supported by a particular group or community. - Talking about something that is not permitted or allowed, but not necessarily against the law.
- Referring to an activity or behavior that is prohibited by law. - Describing an action that is against the law or criminal. - Talking about something that is not allowed or permitted by the government or legal system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not permitted or allowed.
- 2Both words suggest that the action is outside of the norm or standard.
- 3Both words can have negative consequences, such as fines or legal penalties.
- 4Both words imply that the action is not authorized or endorsed by a higher authority.
What is the difference?
- 1Authority: Unsanctioned refers to actions that are not approved by a specific authority, while illegal refers to actions that are prohibited by law.
- 2Severity: Illegal implies a more serious offense than unsanctioned, which may be a minor infraction or breach of protocol.
- 3Connotation: Illegal has a stronger negative connotation than unsanctioned, which may be seen as less severe or morally ambiguous.
- 4Scope: Illegal applies to actions that are universally prohibited by law, while unsanctioned can refer to actions that are only prohibited by a specific organization or authority.
- 5Enforcement: Illegal actions are typically enforced by law enforcement agencies, while unsanctioned actions may be enforced by the organization or authority that did not approve them.
Remember this!
Unsanctioned and illegal are synonyms that describe actions that are not permitted or allowed. However, unsanctioned refers to actions that are not approved by a specific organization or authority, while illegal refers to actions that are prohibited by law. Additionally, illegal has a stronger negative connotation and implies a more serious offense than unsanctioned.
