How to sign illegal in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Forbidden by law

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your palms oriented toward each other in front of you. Then, bring your dominant hand toward your non-dominant hand and make contact with it, and then move it away.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for illegal
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for illegal
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.

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