Definitions for licit
ˈlɪs ɪtlic·it

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. licitadjective

   sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality

   "a wife's licit love"

2. lawful, legitimate, licitadjective

   authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

   "a legitimate government"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. licitadjective

   Not forbidden by formal or informal rules.

2. licitadjective

   Explicitly sanctioned or authorized by law.

3. Etymology: From licitus, perfect participle of licet.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Licitadjective

   lawful

2. Etymology: [L. licitus permitted, lawful, from licere: cf. F. licite. See License.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Licit

   lis′it, adj. lawful, allowable.—adv. Lic′itly. [L.]

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How to pronounce licit?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say licit in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of licit in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of licit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of licit in a Sentence

1. James Lewis:

   China depends on Western technology and as licit avenues are closed, they turn to espionage to get access.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=licit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Licit
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licit
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=licit
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=licit