In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
ILLICITLY
illegally, illicitly, lawlessly
(adverb) in an illegal manner; “they dumped the waste illegally”
illegitimately, illicitly
(adverb) in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom; “He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
illicitly (comparative more illicitly, superlative most illicitly)
In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally or inappropriately.
Source: Wiktionary
ILLICIT
Il*lic"it, a. Etym: [L. illicitus; pref. il- not + licitus, p.p. of licere to be allowed or permitted: cf. F. illicite. See In- not, and License.]
Definition: Not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure. One illicit . . . transaction always leads to another. Burke.
– Il*lic"it*ly, adv.
– Il*lic"it*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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