illicit means
/ɪˈlɪsɪt ˈmiːnz/ · i.llic.it.means
noun
- methods or resources used to achieve something that are not legally or morally permitted The organization was accused of using illicit means to fund their operations, including money laundering and bribery.
Synonyms
unlawful methodsillegal practicesunethical meansclandestine methodscovert operationsunderhanded tacticsdishonorable practices
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'illicit means' is often used in legal and law enforcement contexts to describe methods or resources used by individuals or organizations to commit crimes or engage in other illicit activities. It has also been used in literature and film to describe the morally ambiguous actions of characters.