ILLICIT


Meaning of ILLICIT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )i(l)- ' li-s ə t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin illicitus, from in- + licitus lawful ― more at LICIT

Date: 1506

: not permitted : UNLAWFUL

– il · lic · it · ly adverb

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