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illegally Definition and Meaning in English (illegally definition)

adverb
Synonyms:unlawfullyillicitlywrongfully
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Illegally definition: In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law, often resulting in legal penalties.

Definitions of Illegally

  1. 1adverb

    In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law, often resulting in legal penalties.

Example Sentences

“He was arrested for illegally crossing the border.”

“The company was fined for illegally dumping waste.”

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nounillegality
adjectiveillegal

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Illegally definition: In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law, often resulting in legal penalties.
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'Illegally' translates to 'illegally' in English. Illegally definition: In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law, often resulting in legal penalties.
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