🔄 Synonyms of "Illegally"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
↔️ Antonyms of "Illegally"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| licitly | In a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law. |
| legitimately | In a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square. |
| lawfully | Conforming to the law; legally. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Illegally"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| illicitly | In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately. |
| lawlessly | In a lawless manner. |
| unlawfully | In a manner not conforming to the law. |
| illegitimately | In an illegitimate manner. |
| illicitnoun | Unlawful. |
| unlawful | (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) |
| wrongly | Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error. |
| wrongfully | In a wrongful manner; unjustly. |
| incorrectly | In an incorrect manner. |
| improperly | In an improper manner; not properly. |
| irregularly | In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order. |
| secretly | In secret, covertly. |
| clandestinely | In a secret or covert manner. |
| unjustly | In an unjust manner. |
| fraudulently | In a fraudulent manner. |
| irregularnoun | Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. |
| unduly | Undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted. |
| erratically | In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably. |
| abnormally | In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average. |
| surreptitiously | In a surreptitious manner; stealthily, furtively, secretly. |
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