WordLens

illicitly

1 of 1adverb
/ɪˈlɪsɪtli/
1

in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom

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2

in a manner that clearly defies the law

  • The goods were illicitly imported without paying customs duties.
  • They engaged illicitly in business practices that violated regulations.
  • The drugs were sold illicitly on the black market.
  • He was caught illicitly accessing confidential information.
  • Money was illicitly funneled through offshore accounts to avoid taxes.
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