illegitimately

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira não permitida por lei» ou «de forma ilegal». Descreve ações realizadas contrariando regras, leis ou normas estabelecidas, sendo frequentemente usado em contexto jurídico e 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.

   Ilegalmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscriminallyillegallyillicitlyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antônimoslawfullylegallylegitimately

2. In an unfair or dishonest mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not morally or ethically right.

   Desonestamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyimproperlyunethicallyunfairlyunjustlywrongfully

   Antônimosethicallyfairlyhonestlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelymorallyproperlyrightfullyvirtuously