Ebaseaduslikult

ebaseaduslikult is an Estonian adverb meaning “in an illegal manner” or “unlawfully.” It describes actions, processes, or conditions that are not in accordance with the law or lack the required legal authorization. The form is derived from the adjective ebaseaduslik, with an adverbial suffix.

In usage, ebaseaduslikult appears in legal texts, journalism, and political discourse to indicate that an action contravenes law or regulation. It modifies verbs to express manner, for example: ta müüs vara ebaseaduslikult (he sold the property illegally) or firma maksis ebaseaduslikult väikse palga (the company paid an unlawfully low wage). When referring to the nature of the act as a noun phrase, related forms such as ebaseaduslikkus (illegality) or ebaseaduslik tegevus (illegal activity) may be used.

Etymology and related terms: the prefix e- marks negation; seadus means law; -lik forms the adjective, and the adverbial suffix used here is added to form ebaseaduslikult. Opposites include seaduslikult (legally) and ebaseaduslikkus (illegality). In broader language use, ebaseaduslikult often appears in discussions of compliance, law enforcement, and political accountability, helping to describe actions that do not meet legal requirements.