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illicit

UK
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

Translations

illicitadjective
more illicit
Comp.
most illicit
Super.
UK
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
US
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
The police cracked down on the illicit trade of endangered species.
La police a réprimé le trafic illicite d'espèces menacées.
Additional translations
interditSurtout pour une relation ou une pratique socialement désapprouvée.
Synonyms
unlicensed
illegal
unlawful
forbidden
prohibited
illegitimate
criminal
unauthorized
Antonyms
licit

Definitions

illicitadjective
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
The police cracked down on the illicit trade of endangered species.
Not permitted or authorized; disapproved of or not allowed by society.
Their illicit relationship was the subject of much gossip in the town.
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