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in a manner that clearly defies the law
- The goods were illicitly imported without paying customs duties.
- They engaged illicitly in business practices that violated regulations.
- The drugs were sold illicitly on the black market.
- He was caught illicitly accessing confidential information.
- Money was illicitly funneled through offshore accounts to avoid taxes.
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