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Illicit

usgb/ɪˈlɪsɪt/Volume
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Use 'illicit' to describe actions or items banned by laws, like smuggling or unapproved medications. SlideShe was caught selling illicit copies of movies online.
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Journalists often use 'illicit' when reporting on illegal trade or criminal activities. SlidePolice busted an illicit weapons ring in the city.
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Overtone of SecrecyPlay
'Illicit' carries a sense of secrecy; it's used for things done in hidden or sneaky ways. SlideThe corporation was fined for its illicit dumping of toxic waste.
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