What does licit mean?
Licit means Not forbidden by formal or informal rules..
Licit
/ˈlɪs.ɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Not forbidden by formal or informal rules..
Definitions by Sense
- Not forbidden by formal or informal rules.
- (law) Explicitly established or constituted by law.
Example Sentences
You seem to have been very much offended because your father talks a little sculduddery after dinner, which it is perfectly licit for him to do, and which (although I am not very fond of it myself) appears to be entirely an affair of taste.
[T]he vanity of efforts to deter humanity from following this licit and highly profitable mobility, clearly indicate the limits of their [leaders'] power.
The contract validly made and consummated is dissolved by death alone. However, the Church must determine what is required for a valid and licit marriage contract.
Synonyms for licit
Antonyms for licit
Related Words
Word Forms
- more licit
- most licit
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for licit?
Common synonyms include appropriate, legit, legitimate, acceptable.
What is the opposite of licit?
Possible antonyms include illicit.
How do you use licit in a sentence?
You seem to have been very much offended because your father talks a little sculduddery after dinner, which it is perfectly licit for him to do, and which (although I am not very fond of it myself) appears to be entirely an affair of taste.
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