illicitly-endorsed
|il-lic-it-ly-en-dorsed|
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/ɪˈlɪsɪtli ɛnˈdɔrst/
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/ɪˈlɪsɪtli ɪnˈdɔːst/
(endorse)
support or approve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'illicitly-endorsed' combines 'illicitly,' from Latin 'illicitus,' meaning 'not allowed,' and 'endorsed,' from Old French 'endosser,' meaning 'to put on the back.'
Historical Evolution
'illicitus' transformed into the English word 'illicit,' and 'endosser' became 'endorse' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'illicit' meant 'not allowed by law,' and 'endorse' meant 'to support.' Together, they imply unauthorized approval.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
approved or supported in a manner that is not legally permitted or authorized.
The company was caught selling illicitly-endorsed products.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 04:07