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illiberally
adverb
formaluk /ɪˈlɪb.ər.əl.i/ us /ɪlˈɪb.ər.əl.i/
in a way that limits freedom of expression, thought, behaviour, etc.:
He argues that these countries are using trials illiberally to prop up repressive rule.
The refugees are not refused entry, but they are treated illiberally and are given few rights.
States that act illiberally are ceding their right to sovereignty.
Some say they betrayed Modernism by illiberally insisting on respect for tradition.
She argues that liberal states have acted illiberally in their imprisonment of certain suspects.
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