illicitly

[/ɪˈlɪsɪtli/]
adverb
ilicitamente
1. in a way that is forbidden by law, rule, or custom; illegally or improperly
The drugs were illicitly smuggled across the border.
As drogas foram ilicitamente contrabandeadas através da fronteira.
2. in a manner that is improper or not sanctioned; without permission or authorization
He illicitly accessed the company's confidential files.
Ele acessou ilicitamente os arquivos confidenciais da empresa.
The word 'illicitly' is used similarly in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English legal, journalistic, and formal contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in reports about contraband, drug trafficking, and unauthorized business dealings. In the USA, it frequently appears in legal documents, news reports about crime, and discussions of regulatory violations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
illegallyunlawfullyimproperlyclandestinelysurreptitiously
Antonyms / Antônimos
legallylawfullylegitimatelyproperlyopenly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ilicitamente
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ilicitamente
used in formal legal and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
ilicitamente
commonly used in business and legal documents
Portugal
ilicitamente
identical usage; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

illicitillicitnessillegalitécontrabandtraffickingprohibition

Related Idioms & Phrases

illicitly obtained goods
illicitly gained profits
illicitly traded substances
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