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Illegally vs Lawfully - What's the difference?

illegally | lawfully |

As adverbs the difference between illegally and lawfully

is that illegally is in a manner contrary to law while lawfully is conforming to the law; legally.

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

    lawfully

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • conforming to the law; legally

    • Related terms

    * lawful