Definition of 'licit'
adjective
a less common word for lawful
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Derived forms
licitly (ˈlicitly) adverb
licitness (ˈlicitness)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Latin licitus permitted, from licēre to be permitted
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licit in American English
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈlegal
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Derived forms
licitly (ˈlicitly)
adverb
licitness (ˈlicitness)
noun
Word Frequency
licit in American English
(ˈlɪsɪt)
adjective
legal; lawful; legitimate; permissible
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licitly adverb
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