1. in a manner that is outside or beyond the scope of the law; without legal authority or sanction
Usage: formal; often used in legal or political contexts

Examples

• The government was accused of acting extralegally when it detained suspects without trial.
• The militia operated extralegally, ignoring constitutional protections.
• Human rights organizations condemned the extralegally imposed restrictions on freedom of speech.
• The regime extralegally seized private property from political opponents.
• Witnesses reported that security forces extralegally executed suspects without due process.