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English adverb: illicitly

1. illicitly in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom


SamplesHe acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.


Synonymsillegitimately


Antonymslawfully, legitimately, licitly

2. illicitly in an illegal manner


SamplesThey dumped the waste illegally.


Synonymsillegally, lawlessly


Antonymslawfully, legitimately, licitly









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