illicitly Definition
in a way that is not allowed by law, rules, or custom.
Using illicitly: Examples
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He was accused of obtaining the information illicitly.
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The company was found to have been operating illicitly for years.
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She had been selling drugs illicitly for months before getting caught.
illicitly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for illicitly
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Summary: illicitly in Brief
The adverb 'illicitly' [ɪˈlɪsɪtli] means doing something in a way that is not allowed by law, rules, or custom. It is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that are illegal or improper. Examples include 'He was accused of obtaining the information illicitly' and 'The company was found to have been operating illicitly for years.'