illegitimately

• Наречие, означающее «способом, не разрешённым законом» или «незаконно». Описывает действия, совершённые вопреки установленным правилам, законам или нормам, часто используется в юридическом и официальном контексте.

An adverb meaning "in a manner not authorized by law" or "unlawfully." It describes actions performed contrary to established rules, laws, or standards, often used in legal and formal contexts.

1. In an unlawful mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not allowed by law or rules.

   Незаконно

   • The funds were obtained illegitimately through fraud.
   • He was accused of acting illegitimately in the business deal.
   • The document was signed illegitimately without proper authority.

   Synonymscriminallyillegallyillicitlyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antonymslawfullylegallylegitimately

2. In an unfair or dishonest mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not morally or ethically right.

   Нечестно

   • She gained the promotion illegitimately by lying about her qualifications.
   • The company was operating illegitimately by avoiding taxes.
   • He illegitimately claimed credit for his colleague's work.

   Synonymscrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyimproperlyunethicallyunfairlyunjustlywrongfully

   Antonymsethicallyfairlyhonestlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelymorallyproperlyrightfullyvirtuously