illegitimately

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière non autorisée par la loi » ou « sans droit légitime ». Qualifie des actions accomplies en violation des règles, lois ou normes établies, souvent utilisé dans un contexte juridique ou officiel.

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 manière illégale

   • 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.

   Synonymescriminallyillegallyillicitlyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antonymeslawfullylegallylegitimately

2. In an unfair or dishonest mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not morally or ethically right.

   de manière illégitime / injuste

   • 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.

   Synonymescrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyimproperlyunethicallyunfairlyunjustlywrongfully

   Antonymesethicallyfairlyhonestlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelymorallyproperlyrightfullyvirtuously