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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