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(il-lic-it-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a way that is not allowed by law.

Example Sentence

He illicitly asked them not to report the income to the IRS.

More Example Sentences

The team played illicitly during the game.

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Rhymes

  • explicitly
  • illicitly
  • implicitly
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