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ill-gotten definition

ill·-gotten (-gät′'n)

adjective

obtained by evil, unlawful, or dishonest means ill-gotten gains

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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