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   illicit

   /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

   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.

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illicitIllicit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Illicit means not allowed by law or custom. It's illegal to kill endangered elephants, but many poachers still engage in the Illicit ivory trade. 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.

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

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   Define illicit. illicit synonyms, illicit pronunciation, illicit translation, English dictionary definition of illicit. not legally permitted; unlicensed; unlawful: Illicit drugs are rampant in the city.

8. 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.