Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acquire-illegally
verb
/əˈkwaɪər ɪˈlɪɡəli/
Definition
To gain possession of something through unlawful means.
Examples
- He was caught trying to acquire illegally a collector’s item from the museum.
- The hacker was found to acquire illegally personal data from numerous accounts.
Meaning
Acquiring something illegally refers to obtaining it without legal permission, often by theft, fraud, or other criminal activities.
Synonyms
- illegally obtain
- steal
- fraudulently acquire
