2. Adverb. In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations ¹
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Definition of Clandestinely
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clandestinely
Literary usage of Clandestinely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Penal Code of California by California, Creed Haymond, John Chilton Burch, John H. McKune (1872)
"Clandestinely learning the contents of a telegraphic Bribing telegraphic operator.
Collecting tolls, etc , at San Francisco, without authority of Harbor ..."
2. A Treatise on the Law of Distresses by James Bradby (1908)
"In case the tenant's goods be clandestinely re- <^HAP. VI. moved «ff the demised
premises, in order to pre- Distress of vent a Distress; we have already ..."
3. The Works of the Right Honorable Edmund Burke by Edmund Burke (1867)
"He therefore concluded that the system of briber}- and extortion might be
clandestinely and safely carried on, provided the party taking the bribes had an ..."
4. Correspondence Concerning Claims Against Great Britain: Transmitted to the by United States Dept. of State (1869)
"Should any person, native or foreign, clandestinely enter the United States in
derogation of the order, the fact should be reported to the military ..."
5. A Brief Historical Relation of State Affairs from September 1678 to April 1714 by Narcissus Luttrell (1857)
"That he clandestinely sold several vessells with their cargo taken as prize, and
converted them to his own use. 5. That when he was a commissioner of the ..."
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