Illicit
Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.
Spurious and illicit are semantically related. in illegitimate topic. In some cases you can use "Spurious" instead an adjective "Illicit".
Nearby Word: illicitly
Spurious
Spurious adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.
Illicit and spurious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Spurious".
Nearby Word: spuriously
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