Definitions for illicit
ɪˈlɪs ɪtil·lic·it

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. illicitadjective

   contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

   "an illicit association with his secretary"

2. illegitimate, illicit, outlaw(a), outlawed, unlawfuladjective

   contrary to or forbidden by law

   "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. illicitadjective

   Lacking licitness, but not invalid.

   The bigamous marriage, while illicit, was not invalid.

2. illicitadjective

   Breaking social norms.

3. illicitadjective

   Unlawful.

4. Etymology: From illicite, from illicitus, from in- 'not' + licet

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Illicitadjective

   Unlawful.

   Etymology: illicitus, Latin; illicite, French.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Illicitadjective

   not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure

2. Etymology: [L. illicitus; pref. il- not + licitus, p. p. of licere to be allowed or permitted: cf. F. illicite. See In- not, and License.]

FreebaseRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Illicit

   Illicit is an album by the fusion jazz band Tribal Tech released in 1992.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Illicit

   il-lis′it, adj. not allowable: unlawful: unlicensed.—adv. Illic′itly.—n. Illic′itness. [L. illicitus—in, not, licitus, pa.p. of licēre, to be allowable.]

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How to pronounce illicit?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Tessa

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How to say illicit in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of illicit in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of illicit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of illicit in a Sentence

1. Thomas Brown:

   Today, if you see bitcoins transacting, you almost assume they're from someone who wants to be off the grid, or they're proceeds from illicit transactions.

2. James Rauh:

   This is a national emergency. America’s young adults — thousands of unsuspecting Americans — are being poisoned, it is widely known that illicit fentanyl is driving the massive spike in drug-related deaths. A new approach to this catastrophe is needed.

3. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin:

   The profit derived by the Islamists from the illicit trade in antiquities and archaeological treasures is estimated at U.S. $150-200 million per year.

4. Marise Payne:

   The deployment supports the international campaign to address North Korea's illicit trade and associated networks.

5. Michael Betz:

   How do you stop illegal supplies of illicit drugs ? i ’m not sure we have many good answers to that right now.

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