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LICIT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does licit mean?
• LICIT (adjective)
The adjective LICIT has 2 senses:
1. sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
2. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Familiarity information: LICIT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
Context example:
a wife's licit love
Antonym:
illicit (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Synonyms:
lawful; legitimate; licit
Context example:
a legitimate government
Similar:
legal (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)
Derivation:
licitness (the quality of strictly conforming to law)
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