exdelicto

/ɛks dɪˈlɪktəʊ/

Definitions

1. adverb

In a manner that involves a crime or wrong; illegally.

“She was fired ex delicto for embezzling company funds.”

2. preposition

From or out of a crime or wrongdoing.

“He was exiled ex delicto after being convicted of treason.”

Synonyms

  • illegally
  • unlawfully

Antonyms

  • lawfully
  • legally