Illicit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Illicit is an adjective meaning (law) Not approved by law, but not invalid.
Meaning
(law) Not approved by law, but not invalid.
More Meanings
- Breaking social norms.
- Unlawful.
- A banned or unlawful item.
Example Sentences
The bigamous marriage, while illicit, was not invalid.
I only can properly enjoy carol services if I am having an illicit affair with someone in the congregation.
Such migrants may violate our laws against illicit entry, but if that's all they do then they are trespassers, not criminals.
A large number of studies, however, have reported that it is rare for the user of 'hard' drugs not to have initiated cannabis use prior to the other illicits.
Word Forms
- illicits
Synonyms for illicit
Depending on context, synonyms include nonlicet, prohibited, banned, forbidden, impermissible, illegal.
Antonyms for illicit
Common opposites include licit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unlawful, illegitimate, illegal, outlawed, outlaw, adulterous.
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