illicitly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an illegal manner: In a way that is forbidden by law or statute.
- In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom: In a way that violates accepted social rules, norms, or ethical standards.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The company was accused of acquiring its competitors' trade secrets illicitly.
- He increased the rent illicitly, violating the terms of the lease agreement.
- The substance was obtained illicitly, without a proper prescription.
Advanced Usage
- "to act illicitly": to behave in an illegal or socially unacceptable manner.
- The official was found to have acted illicitly by accepting bribes.
- "to gain an advantage illicitly": to obtain a benefit through forbidden means.
- The athlete was disqualified for gaining an advantage illicitly through doping.
Variants and Related Words
- Illicit (adjective): Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
- They were involved in an illicit affair.
- The police uncovered an illicit drug operation.
Synonyms
- Illegally: In a manner contrary to or forbidden by law.
- Unlawfully: Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
- Wrongfully: In an unjust, dishonest, or illegal manner.
Antonyms
- Licitly: In a manner that is permitted, especially by law.
- Lawfully: In a way that conforms to or is permitted by the law.
- Legitimately: In a manner that is conforming to the law or to rules; authentically.
Adverb
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in an illegal manner
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they dumped the waste illegally
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in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
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He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold
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