By 1789 the market was completely flooded with debased coppers that were officially illegal and thus caused the citizens to lose all confidence in them.

Freedom of religious beliefs is guaranteed by the Constitution, but "proselytism" is officially illegal.

In Hungary these weapons are named "vipera" ("viper") and though officially illegal, they were reported as being repeatedly used by riot police units.

Officially illegal, it was not allowed to exist by the government and policed by local law enforcement to keep out minors.

While pornography is officially illegal to sell in Russia, the law doesn't spell out in exact terms the subject of the ban.

But what is potentially damaging long-term are the ways of discrimination that are not officially illegal but essentially serve the same purpose.

But that political influence is backed by the loyalty of the Mahdi Army, which is officially illegal.

The program has had modest success in persuading city officials to cooperate, but remains officially illegal under city code.

In Sonny's case, he seems to be allowed to panhandle, although the activity is officially illegal.

The practice is officially illegal but widely condoned.