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"Bootleg" vs. "illicit": exploring the shades of unlawful
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 01:54English.me team member
What is similar?
Both words relate to activities that are illegal or unauthorized.
What is different?
Bootleg specifically refers to illegal copying, making, or selling of goods, often alcohol or media. Illicit is a broader term that covers anything forbidden by law or rules.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Bootleg- He was arrested for selling bootleg DVDs.
- The bootleg whiskey was hidden in the barn.
- She listened to a bootleg recording of the concert.
- They were caught in an illicit affair.
- The police cracked down on illicit drug trade.
- He engaged in illicit activities to make extra money.
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