illegally
word · lemma: illegal
/ˌɪˈɫiɡəɫi/
/ɪlˈiːɡəli/
Definition
In a way that is not allowed by law or is against the law.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal, legal contexts. Common collocations: 'enter illegally,' 'illegally obtained,' 'illegally parked.' Always describes something done against the law; do not use for rules or etiquette issues.
Spanish: ilegalmentePortuguese (BR): ilegalmentePortuguese (PT): ilegalmenteChinese (Simplified): 非法地Chinese (Traditional): 非法地Hindi: अवैध रूप सेArabic: بشكل غير قانونيBengali: অবৈধভাবেRussian: незаконноJapanese: 違法にVietnamese: một cách bất hợp phápKorean: 불법적으로Turkish: yasadışı şekildeUrdu: غیر قانونی طور پرIndonesian: secara ilegal
Example Sentences
He entered the country illegally.
basic
The police found illegally copied movies.
basic
They were selling products illegally on the street.
basic
He was illegally parked in a disabled spot.
natural
They crossed the border illegally at night to avoid detection.
natural
Many websites were shut down for sharing content illegally.
natural