illegally

Thân thiện

The company dumped the waste illegally at the edge of the forest.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law; not legally.

Usage

The adverb "illegally" is used to describe an action that is performed in a way that violates the law. It modifies verbs to indicate the unlawful nature of the action.

Examples

• The company illegally dumped toxic waste into the river.
• He entered the country illegally without a valid visa.
• The software was illegally copied and distributed.

Advanced Usage

• "to act illegally": to behave or operate in a way that breaks the law.
  • The official was accused of acting illegally to secure the contract.
• "to be obtained illegally": to be acquired through unlawful means.
  • Evidence that was obtained illegally cannot be used in court.

Variants and Related Words

• Illegal (adjective): forbidden by law.
  • Hunting this species is illegal.
• Illegality (noun): the state of being illegal.
  • The illegality of the act was clear to everyone.

Synonyms

• Unlawfully: In a way that is not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.
• Illicitly: In a manner not legally permitted or approved.

Antonyms

• Legally: In a way that conforms to or is permitted by law.
• Lawfully: In a manner that is allowed or recognized by law.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an illegal manner
   • they dumped the waste illegally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• illicitly
• lawlessly