illegal foundation

language: en

definitions

  1. A structural base of a building or infrastructure that is constructed without proper legal authorization or in violation of building codes.
    en: A structural base of a building or infrastructure that is constructed without proper legal authorization or in violation of building codes.
  2. A metaphorical reference to an unethical, unlawful, or corrupt basis upon which an organization, system, or argument is established.
    en: A metaphorical reference to an unethical, unlawful, or corrupt basis upon which an organization, system, or argument is established.

examples

  1. The inspector found an illegal foundation during the routine safety inspection.

    The inspector found an illegal foundation during the routine safety inspection.

  2. The scandal revealed that the corporation's success rested on an illegal foundation of fraud.

    The scandal revealed that the corporation's success rested on an illegal foundation of fraud.