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illegally

/ɪˈliː.ɡə.li/
il · le · gal · ly
Adjective:illegal
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

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illegibility
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'illegal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', with 'illegal' deriving via Middle French from Medieval Latin 'illegalis' (from 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Illegally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/illegally
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