illegally

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Illegally traded species also were more likely to be the cause of disease, though researchers emphasized that risk is not limited to illicit markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Illegally imported dogs may also not have been tested for diseases like rabies or brucella canis, which can put animals in the UK, and their owners, at risk.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Illegally parked cars prevent firetrucks, ambulances, access vans and delivery trucks from getting through.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

In American law, there is a concept called “fruit of a poisonous tree”: Illegally obtained evidence — no matter how damning — is tossed out.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2023

"Illegally, Mr. Hardie! you deceive yourself; Mr. Baker told me the order was signed by a relation, and the certificates by first-rate lunacy doctors."

From Hard Cash by Reade, Charles