ILLEGALLY

illegally, illicitly, lawlessly

(adverb) in an illegal manner; “they dumped the waste illegally”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

illegally (comparative more illegally, superlative most illegally)

In a manner contrary to law.

Antonyms

• legally

Source: Wiktionary


Il*le"gal*ly, adv.

Definition: In a illegal manner; unlawfully.

ILLEGAL

Il*le"gal, a. Etym: [Pref. il- not + legal: cf. F. illégal.]

Definition: Not according to, or authorized by, law; specif., contrary to, or in violation of, human law; unlawful; illicit; hence, immoral; as, an illegal act; illegal trade; illegal love. Bp. Burnet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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