illegally

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière contraire à la loi » ou « de façon illicite ». S'emploie pour décrire des actions qui enfreignent les normes juridiques ou les règles.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is against the law" or "unlawfully." It is used to describe actions that violate legal statutes or regulations.

1. In a manner contrary to lawB1formal

   In a way that is forbidden by law or not authorized.

   illégalement

   • He was arrested for parking illegally in a disabled spot.
   • The company was fined for operating illegally without a license.
   • They entered the building illegally through a broken window.

   Synonymescriminallyillicitlylawlesslyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antonymeslawfullylegally

2. In an unlawful or dishonest wayB2formal

   Acting in a way that violates rules or regulations, often involving fraud or theft.

   illégalement (de manière illicite ou frauduleuse)

   • The funds were obtained illegally through a phishing scheme.
   • She was accused of illegally copying copyrighted material.
   • The goods were imported illegally to avoid paying customs duties.

   Synonymescriminallydishonestlyfraudulentlyillicitlyunlawfully

   Antonymeslawfullylegally