Associations to the word «Illicitly»

Wiktionary

ILLICITLY, adverb. In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally or inappropriately.

Dictionary definition

ILLICITLY, adverb. In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold".
ILLICITLY, adverb. In an illegal manner; "they dumped the waste illegally".

Wise words

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