Definition of illicitly Illicitly
/ɪˈlɪsɪtli/ - [ilisitlee] - il•lic•it•ly
We found 3 definitions of illicitly from 2 different sources.
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What does illicitly mean?
WordNet
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| illicitly - in an illegal manner; "they dumped the waste illegally" | ||
| illegally, lawlessly | ||
| licitly, lawfully, legitimately in a lawfully recognized manner; "let's get married so our child can be born legitimately" | ||
| lawful conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent" | ||
| outlawed, illegitimate, illicit, outlaw, unlawful contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures" | ||
| illicitly - in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; "He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold" | ||
| illegitimately | ||
| licitly, lawfully, legitimately in a lawfully recognized manner; "let's get married so our child can be born legitimately" | ||
| illicit contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- illicitly (Adverb)
In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally or inappropriately.
