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   il·lic·it

   /i(l)ˈlisət/

   adjective

   • 1. forbidden by law, rules, or custom: "illicit drugs" Similar illegalunlawfulillegitimateagainst the lawoutlawedbannedforbiddenprohibitedinterdictedproscribednot allowednot permittedcriminallawbreakingactionablefeloniousunlicensedunauthorizedunsanctionedunwarrantedunofficialcontrabandblack-marketunder the counterbootlegmalfeasantverbotenrare:non licettabooforbiddenruled outimpermissiblenot acceptableunacceptableagainst the rulessecretclandestinefurtiveslyverbotenharamtapuOpposite licitlegalabove board

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French, or from Latin illicitus, from in- ‘not’ + licitus (see licit).

   Derivatives

   • 1. illicitness noun

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   The meaning of ILLICIT is not permitted : unlawful. How to use illicit in a sentence. Illicit and Elicit

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishILLICIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   illegal or disapproved of by society: illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis. the illicit trade in stolen vehicles. an illicit love affair. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Legal & illegal. bang to rights idiom. bootleg. chargeable. concealed carry idiom. controverted election. criminally. illegality. improper. legitimately.

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   Illicit definition: not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful. . See examples of ILLICIT used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › illicitIllicit - definition of illicit by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Not sanctioned by custom or law; improper or unlawful. 2. Linguistics Improperly formed; ungrammatical. [Latin illicitus : in-, not; see in-1 + licitus, lawful; see licit .] il·lic′it·ly adv. il·lic′it·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLICIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An illicit activity or substance is not allowed by law or the social customs of a country. Dante clearly condemns illicit love. ...information about the use of illicit drugs.

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   Illicit usually refers to something that is not morally proper or acceptable. Illicit activities — like smuggling or counterfeiting — happen under the radar of the law. Illicit is from Latin illicitus, from the prefix in-, "not," plus licitus, "lawful."

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   Illicit definition: Not sanctioned by custom or law; improper or unlawful.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryILLICIT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A complete guide to the word "ILLICIT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryILLICIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    illegal or disapproved of by society: illicit drugs such as cocaine and cannabis. the illicit trade in stolen vehicles. an illicit love affair. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Legal & illegal. bang to rights idiom. bootleg. chargeable.

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    Definition of illicit adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.