illegal foundation

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

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

    Инспектор обнаружил незаконный фундамент во время плановой проверки безопасности.

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

    Скандал показал, что успех корпорации строился на незаконной основе мошенничества.