What is the meaning of illicitly?

adverb

  • In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.
    • usage: "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold"
  • In an illegal manner.
    • usage: "they dumped the waste illegally"
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APAWordNet. (2010). illicitly. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/illicitly/definitions/1251890
ChicagoWordNet. 2010. "illicitly" http://smartdefine.org/illicitly/definitions/1251890 (accessed September 20, 2026).
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