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illegal income

[ɪˈliːɡəl ˈɪnkəm]
nounpl: illegal incomes
renda ilícita
1. Money or financial gain obtained through unlawful, criminal, or prohibited activities
The investigation revealed that the businessman had substantial illegal income from money laundering schemes.
A investigação revelou que o empresário tinha renda ilícita substancial proveniente de esquemas de lavagem de dinheiro.
2. Earnings that are not reported to tax authorities and violate tax laws
The tax agency discovered illegal income hidden in offshore accounts.
A agência tributária descobriu renda ilícita escondida em contas no exterior.
NYC Slang
dirty money, underground money, under-the-table cash
Synonyms
illicit earningscriminal proceedsunlawful gaindirty moneyill-gotten gains
Antonyms
legitimate incomelawful earningslegal incometaxable income

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renda ilícita
Standard term used in legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
renda ilícita / ganho ilícito
Commonly used in commercial and legal discourse
Rio de Janeiro
renda ilícita / dinheiro sujo
Both formal and colloquial usage
Portugal
rendimento ilícito
Preferred Portuguese European legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

money laundering
ill-gotten gains
proceeds of crime
undeclared income
black market earnings
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