Illegally: meaning, definitions and examples
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illegally
[ ɪˈliːɡ(ə)li ]
committing an offense
In a manner that is against the law or rules.
Synonyms
illicitly, unethically, unlawfully
Examples of usage
- He was driving illegally without a valid license.
- She entered the building illegally through a back door.
without proper permission
In a way that is not permitted or authorized.
Synonyms
improperly, unlawfully, unofficially
Examples of usage
- He accessed the confidential files illegally.
- She obtained the information illegally from a source.
Translations
Translations of the word "illegally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilegalmente
🇮🇳 गैरकानूनी रूप से
🇩🇪 illegal
🇮🇩 secara ilegal
🇺🇦 незаконно
🇵🇱 nielegalnie
🇯🇵 違法に
🇫🇷 illégalement
🇪🇸 ilegalmente
🇹🇷 yasadışı olarak
🇰🇷 불법적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل غير قانوني
🇨🇿 nelegálně
🇸🇰 nelegálne
🇨🇳 非法地
🇸🇮 nezakonito
🇮🇸 ólöglega
🇰🇿 заңсыз
🇬🇪 უკანონოდ
🇦🇿 qanunsuz olaraq
🇲🇽 ilegalmente
Word origin
The word 'illegally' is derived from the base word 'illegal,' which comes from the Latin word 'illegalis,' meaning 'not according to law.' The adverb form 'illegally' has been used in the English language to describe actions that are contrary to the law or rules.
See also: illegal, legalist, legalistic, legality, legally.