illegal foundation

language: es

definitions

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

examples

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

    El inspector encontró un cimiento ilegal durante la inspección de seguridad de rutina.

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

    El escándalo reveló que el éxito de la corporación se basaba en una base ilegal de fraude.