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    ILLICITLY

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     I. (adverb) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    In an illegal mannerplay

    Example:

    they dumped the waste illegally

    Synonyms:

    illegally; illicitly; lawlessly

    Classified under:

    Adverbs

    Pertainym:

    illicit (contrary to or forbidden by law)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    In a manner disapproved or not allowed by customplay

    Example:

    He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold

    Synonyms:

    illegitimately; illicitly

    Classified under:

    Adverbs

    Antonym:

    licitly (in a manner acceptable to common custom)

    Pertainym:

    illicit (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)

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