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illicit

/ɪ'lɪsɪt/

Synonyms of illicit Antonyms of illicit Examples of illicit Usage of illicit Parts of illicit Definition that contains illicit Words sounding like illicit Explanation of illicit

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

Examples of illicit

"illicit trade"
"an illicit association with his secretary"