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ILLICITLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an illegal manner
Example:
they dumped the waste illegally
Synonyms:
illegally; illicitly; lawlessly
Classified under:
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:
Antonym:
licitly (in a manner acceptable to common custom)
Pertainym:
illicit (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)
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