Definition of "illiberally" [il•lib•er•al•ly]

• In an illiberal manner. (adverb)

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• "The coalition deal has seen the party perform U-turns on budget cuts; a full review of Trident and, perhaps most illiberally, will see Lib Dem MPs support a cap on non-EU immigration."
• "When considered in this way, there is a strong case for saying that this so-called liberal state is acting illiberally."
• "The order in question was one of those issued, doubtless with a good intent, to secure generally the safety of our trains, but General Gilbert was not elastic, and on the march he had construed the order so illiberally that it was next to impossible to supply the men with food, and they were particularly short in this respect on the eve of the battle."