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illegally

UK/ɪ'ligəli/US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a way that breaks the law.

非法地,违法地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
illegalnot, opposite of
+
-lychoose, pick, read, gather
=illegally

illegal + -ly = in an illegal way.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The goods were imported illegally.

  • 2.

    He parked illegally and got a ticket.

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