Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪsɪt ˈbɪznəs/
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 Illicit business is illegal.
A2 The police are cracking down on illicit businesses in the area.
B1 She was arrested for running an illicit business selling counterfeit goods.
B2 The government is implementing new measures to combat illicit businesses operating online.
C1 Authorities are conducting extensive investigations to uncover the network of illicit businesses involved in money laundering.
C2 The sophisticated operation of illicit businesses across borders requires international cooperation to dismantle.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 Illicit business activities are illegal.
A2 The police are cracking down on illicit business operations.
B1 Authorities are investigating the company for suspected illicit business practices.
B2 The government has implemented stricter regulations to curb illicit business transactions.
C1 The sophisticated network of illicit business dealings spans across multiple countries.
C2 The mastermind behind the illicit business empire was finally apprehended by law enforcement.
formal The authorities are cracking down on illicit business activities in the city.
informal I heard that some of the guys are involved in some shady business deals.
slang They're running an underground operation, doing some sketchy business on the side.
figurative The illicit business of spreading rumors can be just as damaging as any other illegal activity.
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