illicit
pronunciation
How to pronounce illicit in British English:
UK [ɪˈlɪsɪt]
How to pronounce illicit in American English:
US [ɪˈlɪsɪt]
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- Adjective:
- contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
- contrary to or forbidden by law
Word Origin
- illicit
- illicit: see leisure
- illicit (adj.)
- c. 1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.
Example
- 1. We will encourage brazilian efforts against illicit transnational networks .
- 2. Alcohol tobacco and illicit drugs are off-limits during pregnancy .
- 3. Even if it could spot illicit transactions , america might still choose to ignore them .
- 4. Others deny any role in the illicit payments .
- 5. Existing sanctions have frustrated some illicit imports for its nuclear and missile programmes .