illegally

il-le-gal-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a manner contrary to or forbidden by law.

  2. 2.

    In a way that violates rules or regulations.

Related words

Antonyms: lawfully, legally, legitimately
See also: illegal, legal, unlawfully
Synonyms: criminally, illicitly, unlawfully

Etymology

From Medieval Latin illegalis ("illegal") + -ly (adverbial suffix).