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caminho ilícito

[kɐ'miɲu i'lísitu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos ilícitos
illicit path/route
1. An unlawful, illegal, or forbidden method of obtaining something or achieving a goal
He chose an illicit path to success by engaging in fraud.
Ele escolheu um caminho ilícito para o sucesso através da fraude.
2. A hidden or clandestine route used for illegal activities or smuggling
Drug traffickers use illicit paths across the border.
Traficantes de drogas usam caminhos ilícitos através da fronteira.
NYC Slang
dirty way, shady route, illegal hustle
Synonyms
caminho ilegalvia ilícitamétodo proibidorota clandestinaprocedimento irregular
Antonyms
caminho legalcaminho lícitovia legítimamétodo autorizado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho ilícito
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
caminho ilícito
Standard usage, also used in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

trilhar caminhos ilícitos (to walk down illicit paths)
caminho das pedras (the hard way, but can be used ironically for illicit routes)
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