noun
- plural of illicitness; the quality or state of being illicit (forbidden by law, rule, or custom)
Usage: abstract noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The illicitnesses of the underground market were exposed by the investigation.
- Various illicitnesses were discovered during the audit of the company's finances.
- The report detailed multiple illicitnesses in the organization's dealings.
- Law enforcement focused on identifying the illicitnesses within the smuggling ring.
- The illicitnesses of their activities became apparent when documents were released.