illegitimately

• Adverbio que significa «de manera no permitida por la ley» o «ilegalmente». Describe acciones realizadas en contra de las reglas, leyes o normas establecidas, a menudo utilizado en contexto jurídico y oficial.

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.

   de manera ilegítima

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscriminallyillegallyillicitlyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antónimoslawfullylegallylegitimately

2. In an unfair or dishonest mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not morally or ethically right.

   De manera ilegítima o deshonesta

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyimproperlyunethicallyunfairlyunjustlywrongfully

   Antónimosethicallyfairlyhonestlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelymorallyproperlyrightfullyvirtuously