Illegally

/ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner contrary to law.

    "He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an illegal manner wordnet

Synonyms

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illicitlyact lawlesslycorruptlydelinquentlydisobey safety rules lawlesslyfraudulently

Example

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"A lot of bicycles are illegally parked in front of the station."

Etymology

From illegal + -ly or il- + legally.

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