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illicit method

[ɪˈlɪsɪt ˈmeθəd]
noun phrasepl: illicit methods / métodos ilícitos
método ilícito
1. An unlawful, forbidden, or illegal procedure or technique used to achieve a goal
The company was accused of using illicit methods to obtain market secrets.
A empresa foi acusada de usar métodos ilícitos para obter segredos de mercado.
2. A clandestine or prohibited approach to accomplish something against rules or laws
Athletes caught using illicit methods to enhance performance face severe penalties.
Atletas pegos usando métodos ilícitos para melhorar o desempenho enfrentam penalidades severas.
Synonyms
illegal methodunlawful procedureprohibited techniqueimproper meanscontraband approach
Antonyms
legal methodlawful procedurelegitimate techniqueproper meansauthorized approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método ilícito
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
método ilícito
Common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
método ilícito
Widely used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
método ilícito
Standard Portuguese usage, equivalent to Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

take shortcuts
bend the rules
go outside the law
play dirty
under the table
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