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.