illegally

/ɪˈliːɡəli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

In a manner contrary to law.

Adverb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “illegally” mean?

In a manner contrary to law.

Is “illegally” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.