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illegally Antonyms

Opposite of illegally

Pinning down the opposite of illegally requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that is contrary to or forbidden by law, statute, or official regulations.

Usage Example

"Cars parked legally in the loading zone will be towed at the owner's expense."

Strongest
legally
lawfully
licitly
Strong
legitimately
rightfully
permissibly

Similar words to illegally

Words similar to illegally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unlawfully
illicitly
criminally
illegitimately
feloniously
wrongfully
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• Nearby Words

illegality
illegalization
illegalize
illegally
illegibility
illegible
illegibly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Illegally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/illegally
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