illegally

• Advérbio que significa de maneira contrária à lei ou às normas legais; de forma ilegal.

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.

   Ilegalmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscriminallyillicitlylawlesslyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antônimoslawfullylegally

2. In an unlawful or dishonest wayB2formal

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

   Ilegalmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscriminallydishonestlyfraudulentlyillicitlyunlawfully

   Antônimoslawfullylegally