illegally

Etymology

From illegal +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɪˈliːɡəli/

• Audio (Southern England):

  (file)

Adverb

illegally (comparative more illegally, superlative most illegally)

1. In a manner contrary to law.

   He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant.

   • 1983 January 24, Frank Trippett, “Essay: A Red Light for Scofflaws”, in Time‎:

     The dangers of scofflawry vary wildly. The person who illegally spits on the sidewalk remains disgusting, but clearly poses less risk to others than the company that illegally buries hazardous chemical waste in an unauthorized location.