 illicitly |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in an manner disapproved or not allowed by custom | |
| Synonyms: | illegitimately | |
| Examples: | "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" |
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| Related terms: | legitimately legitimately illicit illicit | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] (law) in an illegal manner | |
| Synonyms: | lawlessly illegally | |
| Examples: | "they dumped the waste illegally" |
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| Related terms: | legitimately illegal illegitimate lawful lawful | |
| Similar spelling: |
illicit illicitness |
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