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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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   Illicit means not permitted or unlawful, and it can describe behavior, activities, or substances. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and difference from elicit of illicit.

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   Illicit means illegal or disapproved of by society. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as drugs, trade, love affairs, and more, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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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 legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful. . See examples of ILLICIT used in a sentence.

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   Illicit means illegal or disapproved of by society. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples and translations in various languages.

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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.

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

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   Illicit means not allowed by law or the social customs of a country. It can also mean unlawful, prohibited, or unauthorized. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of illicit.