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Forbiddenly vs Illegally - What's the difference?

forbiddenly | illegally |

As adverbs the difference between forbiddenly and illegally

is that forbiddenly is in a forbidden or unlawful manner while illegally is in a manner contrary to law.

forbiddenly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a forbidden or unlawful manner.
    • (Shakespeare)
    (Webster 1913)

    illegally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner contrary to law.
    • He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant.

    Antonyms

    * legally