What does licit mean?
Definitions for licit
ˈlɪs ɪtlic·it
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word licit.
Princeton's WordNet
licitadjective
sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
"a wife's licit love"
lawful, legitimate, licitadjective
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
"a legitimate government"
Wiktionary
licitadjective
Not forbidden by formal or informal rules.
licitadjective
Explicitly sanctioned or authorized by law.
Etymology: From licitus, perfect participle of licet.
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licit
Licit refers to actions or things that are legal, lawful, or permitted. It describes behaviors or activities that are done in accordance with established laws, rules, or regulations. In other words, if something is licit, it is not forbidden by law.
Webster Dictionary
Licitadjective
lawful
Etymology: [L. licitus permitted, lawful, from licere: cf. F. licite. See License.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Licit
lis′it, adj. lawful, allowable.—adv. Lic′itly. [L.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of licit in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of licit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of licit in a Sentence
China depends on Western technology and as licit avenues are closed, they turn to espionage to get access.
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- liciteFrench
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