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LICITLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does licitly mean?
• LICITLY (adverb)
The adverb LICITLY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner acceptable to common custom
Familiarity information: LICITLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner acceptable to common custom
Synonyms:
lawfully; legitimately; licitly
Context example:
you cannot do this legitimately!
Antonym:
illicitly (in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom)
Pertainym:
licit (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law)
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