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Definition of "illicitly" [illicitly]

  • In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally or inappropriately. (adverb)

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Use "illicitly" in a sentence
  • "Clenbuterol was banned by the European Union in 1996 but it is still administered illicitly by some cattle farmers."
  • "One in four GIs admit to illicitly using narcotic medication during a 12-month period, according to a 2008 Pentagon health survey."
  • "Going after his plane usage is silly and they have wasted more money on their "investigation" than total amount spent on the handful of hours they claim were illicitly used."