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

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

Meaning:

In an illegal manner

Synonyms:

illegally; illicitly; lawlessly

Context example:

they dumped the waste illegally

Pertainym:

illicit (contrary to or forbidden by law)