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Italian

illegalmente

/illeɡalˈmente/adverbB2
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Meaning

illegally

  • in an illegal or unlawful manner; against the law

In a sentence

Hanno attraversato il confine illegalmente durante la notte.

They crossed the border illegally during the night.

È vietato scaricare film illegalmente da internet.

It is forbidden to download movies illegally from the internet.

Non puoi costruire un edificio illegalmente su questo terreno.

You cannot build a structure illegally on this land.

Usage notes

  • Formed from the adjective illegale + -mente.

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