illegitimately
US /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
UK /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
1.
illegittimamente, illegalmente
in a way that is not allowed by law or rules
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He acquired the property illegitimately.
Ha acquisito la proprietà illegittimamente.
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The funds were transferred illegitimately.
I fondi sono stati trasferiti illegittimamente.
2.
illegittimamente, ingiustamente
in a way that is not in accordance with accepted standards or rules
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His actions were illegitimately motivated by personal gain.
Le sue azioni erano illegittimamente motivate da guadagno personale.
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The decision was made illegitimately, without proper consultation.
La decisione è stata presa illegittimamente, senza la dovuta consultazione.