illicitly

An adverb meaning "in an illegal or forbidden manner." It describes actions that are done secretly or unlawfully, often in violation of laws, rules, or social norms.

ruНаречие, означающее «незаконным или запрещённым способом». Описывает действия, совершаемые тайно или противозаконно, часто с нарушением законов, правил или социальных норм.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera ilegal o prohibida'. Describe acciones realizadas en secreto o contra la ley, a menudo violando normas legales, reglas o convenciones sociales.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière illégale ou interdite ». Décrit des actions accomplies en secret ou en violation des lois, des règles ou des normes sociales.deAuf unerlaubte oder verbotene Weise; beschreibt Handlungen, die heimlich oder gegen Gesetze, Regeln oder gesellschaftliche Normen verstoßen.ptAdvérbio que significa «de maneira ilegal ou proibida». Descreve ações praticadas clandestinamente ou contra a lei, frequentemente violando leis, regras ou normas sociais.zh副词，表示以非法或被禁止的方式；描述秘密地或违法地进行的行动，常涉及违反法律、规则或社会规范。arظرف يعني بطريقة غير قانونية أو محظورة. يصف أفعالًا تُرتكب سرًّا أو خلافًا للقانون، غالبًا بمخالفة القوانين أو القواعد أو الأعراف الاجتماعية.

1. In an illegal or forbidden manner C1 formal

   In a way that is not allowed by law or rules.

   • The goods were illicitly imported across the border.
   • He was arrested for illicitly trading in stolen artifacts.
   • The company was fined for illicitly dumping waste into the river.

   ruНезаконноesDe manera ilícitafrde manière illicitedeIllegalptIlegalmentezh非法地arبشكل غير قانوني

   Synonymes: criminallyillegallyillegitimatelyunlawfullywrongfully

   Antonymes: lawfullylegallylicitly

2. Secretly or improperly C1 formal

   In a way that is done secretly or against accepted moral standards.

   • They were meeting illicitly behind their partners' backs.
   • The documents were illicitly obtained by a hacker.
   • She was accused of illicitly using company funds for personal expenses.

   ruНезаконно или тайноesilícitamente, secretamentefrillicitement, secrètementdeHeimlich oder unerlaubtptIlicitamente ou às escondidaszh秘密地或不正当地arبشكل سري أو غير مشروع

   Synonymes: covertlyfurtivelyimproperlysecretlysurreptitiously

   Antonymes: legallyopenlyproperly

• more illicitly comparative form
• most illicitly superlative form