illegally-supported
|il-le-gal-ly-sup-port-ed|
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/ɪˈliːɡəli səˈpɔːrtɪd/
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/ɪˈliːɡəli səˈpɔːtɪd/
(support)
assist, bear weight
Etymology
'illegally-supported' originates from the combination of 'illegal' and 'support', where 'illegal' comes from Latin 'illegalis', meaning 'not legal', and 'support' from Old French 'supporter', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'.
'illegal' changed from the Latin word 'illegalis' and 'support' from the Old French word 'supporter', eventually forming the modern English term 'illegally-supported'.
Initially, 'illegal' meant 'not legal', and 'support' meant 'to bear or carry', evolving into the current meaning of 'supported in an unlawful manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported in a manner that is not lawful or permitted by law.
The project was found to be illegally-supported by unregistered funds.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 08:34