Illinois Compiled Statutes
625 ILCS 5/1-101 (2026)
Definition of words and phrases
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(625 ILCS 5/1-101)
(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-101)
Sec. 1-101.
Definition of words and phrases.
The following words and phrases
when used in this Code shall, for the purpose of this Code, have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Chapter,
except when the context otherwise requires and except where another definition
set forth in another Chapter of this Code and applicable to
that Chapter or a designated part thereof is applicable.
(Source: P.A. 83-831.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1994–2025 · leading case: People v. Hagestedt, 2025 IL 130286 (Ill. 2025).
People v. Hagestedt, 2025 IL 130286 (Ill. 2025). “Hill, 2020 IL 124595 , ¶ 34 (acknowledging that, in 2017, the mere presence of cannabis for medical users may no longer be immediately attributable to criminal activity if not a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. (West 2016))). 3 We note that, if…”
People v. Malchow, 714 N.E.2d 583 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). “(West 1994)), the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act (725 ILCS 120/1 et seq.”
Nelson v. Artley, 2015 IL 118058 (Ill. 2015). “5’s general definition of “[p]roof of financial responsibility” by virtue of section 1-101 of the Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-101 (West 2010)), which stated that the general definitions of words and phrases contained in the Code do not apply when “when the context otherwise…”
Nelson v. Artley, 2015 IL 118058 (Ill. 2015). “5’s general definition of “[p]roof of financial responsibility” by virtue of section 1-101 of the Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-101 (West 2010)), which stated that the general definitions of words and phrases contained in the Code do not apply “when the context otherwise requires…”
Farrar v. The City of Rolling Meadows, 2013 IL App (1st) 130734 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “Under that article, “City Code” means “the City of Rolling Meadows Code of Ordinances,” and “Vehicle Code” means “the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.).” City of Rolling Meadows Code of Ordinances, ch.”
ITT Com. Fin. Corp. v. Unlimited Auto., Inc., 166 B.R. 637 (N.D. Ill. 1994). “PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Plaintiff moves for summary judgment, arguing that because Unlimited held the Darby vehicle on consignment, it was subject to the claims of Unlimited’s creditors, including plaintiff, while in Unlimited’s possession.”
People v. Lucas, 865 N.E.2d 420 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “The statute provides that "[a]ny person who drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle on any highway of this State at a time when such person's driver's license permit * * * is revoked * * * shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.”
Nelson v. Artley, 2015 IL 118058 (Ill. 2015). “5’s general definition of “[p]roof of financial responsibility” by virtue of section 1-101 of the Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/1-101 (West 2010)), which stated that the general definitions of words and phrases contained in the Code do not apply “when the context otherwise requires…”
People v. Lucas (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “Defendant’s DWLR charge, which served as the predicate felony for the armed violence conviction, was for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code (Vehicle Code) (625 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. (West 2004)). The purpose of the DWLR statute is to punish those people who drive a motor…”
People v. Majors (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). “ving increase for persons who unjustly spent time in prison; (4) amends factors for imposition of an extended-term sentence and factors in aggravation for sentencing; (5) provides that it is a criminal offense to maliciously harm a guide dog; (6) provides for limited civil…”
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