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ILLICITLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does illicitly mean?

• ILLICITLY (adverb)
The adverb ILLICITLY has 2 senses:

1. in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
2. in an illegal manner

Familiarity information: ILLICITLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ILLICITLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom

Synonyms:

illegitimately; illicitly

Context example:

He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold

Antonym:

licitly (in a manner acceptable to common custom)

Pertainym:

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

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In an illegal manner

Synonyms:

illegally; lawlessly; illicitly

Context example:

they dumped the waste illegally

Pertainym:

illicit (contrary to or forbidden by law)

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