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ILLICITLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an illegal manner

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 custom

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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