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illicit - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'illicit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Illicit [ a.]
- Not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure.

Meaning of 'illicit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . illicit [ a]
Meaning (1):
- contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
Example in sentence:
  • an illicit association with his secretary
2 . illicit [ s]
Meaning (2):
- contrary to or forbidden by law
Example in sentence:
  • an illegitimate seizure of power;
  • an outlaw strike;
  • illicit trade;
  • unlawful measures