licit

adjective

lic·it ˈli-sət How to pronounce licit (audio)

: conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : permissible

licitly adverb

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Illicit vs Licit

Licit is far less common than its antonym illicit, but you probably won't be surprised to learn that the former is the older of the two. Not by much, though: the first known use of licit in print is from 1483, whereas illicit shows up in print for the first time in 1506. For some reason illicit took off while licit just plodded along. When licit appears these days, it often modifies drugs or crops. Meanwhile, illicit shows up before words like thrill and passion (as well as gambling, relationship, activities, and, of course, drugs and crops.) The Latin word licitus, meaning "lawful," is the root of the pair; licitus itself is from licēre, meaning "to be permitted."

Example Sentences

law enforcement agencies are demanding stricter regulation of the sale of licit medications that can later be used in the home manufacture of illicit drugs

Recent Examples on the Web The only morally licit treatment of an ectopic pregnancy, for a Catholic, besides watch and wait, is the salpingectomy, on the basis that the demise of the pregnancy is an indirect effect of acting to preserve the mother’s life.

Joanna Petrone, Longreads, 18 Aug. 2017

licit

adjective

as in legitimate

permitted by law law enforcement agencies are demanding stricter regulation of the sale of licit medications that can later be used in the home manufacture of illicit drugs

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Some common synonyms of licit are lawful, legal, and legitimate. While all these words mean "being in accordance with law," licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law.

the licit use of drugs by doctors

The words lawful and licit can be used in similar contexts, but lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon).

the lawful sovereign

While in some cases nearly identical to licit, legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.

legal residents of the state

Although the words legitimate and licit have much in common, legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards.

a perfectly legitimate question about taxes

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释义	licit adjective lic·it ˈli-sət : conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : permissible licitly adverb Did you know? Illicit vs Licit Licit is far less common than its antonym illicit, but you probably won't be surprised to learn that the former is the older of the two. Not by much, though: the first known use of licit in print is from 1483, whereas illicit shows up in print for the first time in 1506. For some reason illicit took off while licit just plodded along. When licit appears these days, it often modifies drugs or crops. Meanwhile, illicit shows up before words like thrill and passion (as well as gambling, relationship, activities, and, of course, drugs and crops.) The Latin word licitus, meaning "lawful," is the root of the pair; licitus itself is from licēre, meaning "to be permitted." Synonyms lawful legal legit [slang] legitimate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences law enforcement agencies are demanding stricter regulation of the sale of licit medications that can later be used in the home manufacture of illicit drugs Recent Examples on the Web The only morally licit treatment of an ectopic pregnancy, for a Catholic, besides watch and wait, is the salpingectomy, on the basis that the demise of the pregnancy is an indirect effect of acting to preserve the mother’s life. Joanna Petrone, Longreads, 18 Aug. 2017 Word History Etymology Middle French licite, from Latin licitus, from past participle of licēre to be permitted — more at license First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Legal Definition licit adjective lic·it ˈli-sət : conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law licit adjective as in legitimate permitted by law law enforcement agencies are demanding stricter regulation of the sale of licit medications that can later be used in the home manufacture of illicit drugs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance legitimate legal lawful justifiable authorized regulation legit allowable permissible constitutional good proper statutory warrantable noncriminal right just innocent de jure Antonyms & Near Antonyms illicit illegal unlawful illegitimate wrongful immoral evil sinful criminal prohibited wrong lawless wicked forbidden unjust iniquitous bad unauthorized impermissible guilty outlawed reprobate corrupt unconstitutional banned under-the-table under-the-counter nonconstitutional See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of licit are lawful, legal, and legitimate. While all these words mean "being in accordance with law," licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law. the licit use of drugs by doctors The words lawful and licit can be used in similar contexts, but lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon). the lawful sovereign While in some cases nearly identical to licit, legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts. legal residents of the state Although the words legitimate and licit have much in common, legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards. a perfectly legitimate question about taxes
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