Definition of "ill-gotten" []

• Obtained in an evil manner or by dishonest means: ill-gotten gains. (adjective)

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• "The government regularly sells property it has confiscated from nefarious dealings, or what it calls "ill-gotten gains.""
• "The group channeled at least some of the ill-gotten merchandise for below-market prices to a man who then resold it at a profit, the indictment said."
• "I should ask to speak to the Financial investigations team – Not sure if they will assist but they are set up specifically to stop the criminal lovees keeping and holding onto their ill-gotten gains.????? on January 28, 2010 at 9: 07 pm NORTY 1"