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illicit

/ɪ'lɪsɪt/

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adjective
contrary to or forbidden by law
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"illicit trade"

Similar:

illegitimate outlaw outlawed unlawful illegal
adjective
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
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"an illicit association with his secretary"

Similar:

adulterous extracurricular extramarital unlawful

Opposite:

licit

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