Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obtain-illegally
verb
/əbˈteɪn ɪˈlɛɡəli/
Definition
To acquire something in a manner that is not lawful or permitted by law.
Examples
- The group was caught trying to obtain-illegally sensitive government documents.
- He was arrested for attempting to obtain-illegally stolen property.
Meaning
This term refers to the act of getting possession of items or benefits by breaking the law or engaging in forbidden activities.
Synonyms
- steal
- illegally acquire
- procure unlawfully
