illegitimately

US /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
UK /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
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1.

非法地, 不正當地

in a way that is not allowed by law or rules

:
He acquired the property illegitimately.
非法獲得了這處房產。
The funds were transferred illegitimately.
這些資金是非法轉移的。
2.

不正當地, 不合理地

in a way that is not in accordance with accepted standards or rules

:
His actions were illegitimately motivated by personal gain.
他的行為是不正當地出於個人利益。
The decision was made illegitimately, without proper consultation.
該決定是在沒有適當協商的情況下不正當地做出的。