Illegally

/ɪˈliːɡəli/ adverb

In a manner that violates or breaks the law. Done without legal authorization or in contravention of established legal rules.

From Latin 'illegalis' (not legal), formed by combining the prefix 'il-' (not) with 'legalis' (legal), itself from 'lex/legis' (law). The adverbial '-ly' suffix was added in English to create the manner adverb.

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