illegal foundation

language: ja

definitions

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

examples

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

    検査官は定期安全点検中に不法な基礎を発見した。

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

    そのスキャンダルにより、企業の成功が詐欺という不法な基盤に基づいていたことが明らかになった。