ill-gotten

ill-got·ten

(ĭl′gŏt′n)adj. Obtained in an evil manner or by dishonest means: ill-gotten gains.

ill-gotten

adj obtained dishonestly or illegally (esp in the phrase ill-gotten gains)

ill′-got′ten

adj. acquired by dishonest, improper, or evil means. [1545–55]

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Adj.

ill-gotten - obtained illegally or by improper means; "dirty money"; "ill-gotten gains"dirtyillegal - prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; "an illegal chess move"

Translations

ill-gotten

ill-got·ten

ill-gotten

ill′-got′ten

ill-gotten

Synonyms for ill-gotten

adj obtained illegally or by improper means

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