How Do You Spell ILLEGALLY?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˈiːɡə͡li] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "illegally" can be a bit tricky, but once you break it down phonetically, it becomes much easier to understand. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ɪˈliːɡəli/. The first syllable is pronounced like "ih" as in "sit", followed by a long "ee" sound as in "bee". The third syllable is pronounced like "guh" as in "go", and the fourth syllable is pronounced like "lee". The final syllable is pronounced like "ee" again. Altogether, the word is pronounced "ih-lee-guh-lee".

ILLEGALLY Meaning and Definition

1. Illegally is an adverb that refers to an action, behavior, or situation that is contrary to or in violation of established laws or legal regulations. It denotes an act performed in a manner that is not permitted, sanctioned, or authorized by the governing legal authorities.

   When an action is carried out illegally, it implies a disregard for the legal framework in place, deliberately acting outside the boundaries set by law. Illegal activities are subject to punishments or penalties, as they infringe upon the principles of legality and social order.

   The term illegally encompasses a wide range of actions, such as engaging in illicit drug trade, committing fraud or theft, practicing certain professions without the required licenses, trespassing or encroaching on private property, or breaching contracts and agreements. It covers both criminal offenses, which are explicitly classified as illegal, and civil offenses, which may result in lawsuits or other legal disputes.

   The notion of legality varies across jurisdictions and can be influenced by cultural, social, and historical factors. What may be considered illegal in one context might be permissible or not specifically regulated in another. Therefore, the definition of illegally is closely tied to the legal framework of the specific jurisdiction within which an action takes place.

Top Common Misspellings for ILLEGALLY *

• illegaly 58.8516746%
• ilegally 9.090909%
• illigaly 3.8277511%
• ilegaly 1.9138755%
• iillegally 0.9569377%
• illegall 0.9569377%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ILLEGALLY

• illeagly
• illegale
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• illegalls
• ilegall
• illegable
• illegalyl
• elligally
• illegalk
• elegally
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• illigall
• illiegaly
• Illegirally
• illeggably

Etymology of ILLEGALLY

The word "illegally" is derived from the adjective "illegal", which in turn comes from the Latin word "illegalis". In Latin, "il-" is a prefix meaning "not", and "legalis" means "according to the law" or "permitted by law". So, "illegally" essentially means "not in accordance with the law" or "contrary to the law".

Similar spelling words for ILLEGALLY

• illegality,
• illegibly,
• illegalise,
• illegalize,
• legally,
• illegal.