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ill–gotten
adjective ill–got·ten \-ˈgä-tən\
: obtained in a dishonest or illegal way
Full Definition of ILL-GOTTEN
: acquired by illicit or improper means <ill–gotten gains>
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First Known Use of ILL-GOTTEN
1552
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