illegally
B1
adv
Freq #9671
Meanings
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1
adv
in an illegal manner
they dumped the waste illegally
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2
adv
In a manner contrary to law.
He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant.
Etymology
From illegal + -ly or il- + legally.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· in an illegal manner
illicitlylawlessly
2
adv
· in a manner contrary to law.
criminallyforbiddenlyillegallyillegitimatelyillicitlyunlawfully