The term 'against the law' is used to describe activities that are ILLEGAL, ILLEGITIMATE, ILLICIT, CRIMINAL, or NEFARIOUS. ILLEGAL activities are those that are prohibited by law and punishable by fines or imprisonment. ILLEGITIMATE activities are those that are not authorized or recognized by the law. ILLICIT activities are those that are forbidden by law or morality. CRIMINAL activities are those that are punishable by law. NEFARIOUS activities are those that are wicked or evil.