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| 1. | [ adjective ] (sexuality) contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention | |
| Examples: | "an illicit association with his secretary" |
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| Related terms: | licit adulterous unlawful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (law) contrary to or forbidden by law | |
| Synonyms: | illegitimate unlawful outlawed outlaw | |
| Examples: | "an illegitimate seizure of power" "illicit trade" "an outlaw strike" "unlawful measures" |
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| Related terms: | illegal | |
| Similar spelling: |
illicitly |
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