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[ UK /ɪlˈɪsɪt/ ]
[ US /ˌɪˈɫɪsət/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
    an illicit association with his secretary
  2. contrary to or forbidden by law
    illicit trade
    unlawful measures
    an illegitimate seizure of power
    unlawful measures
    an outlaw strike

How To Use illicit In A Sentence

  • Haha. btw, if I have illicit sexual intercourse with any malay, it is not me who will be subjected to "hudud" for eg. WordPress.com News
  • He was brutally punished for his role in making an illicit radio receiver. Times, Sunday Times
  • In addition to marijuana, cocaine, and crack cocaine, the illicit drugs reported in the survey included hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, and psychotropics.
  • What it provides, however, is a set of criteria by which a potential military action might be judged morally licit or illicit.
  • Illicit prescription drug use is at a high level among the high-risk felony probationers who volunteered for this study.
  • Any record company that believes illicit song file distribution hinders their ability to sell music is deceiving itself - how else will anyone find out about the gazillion CDs that are out there?
  • Fraudsters can open current accounts to receive the illicit cash transfers. Times, Sunday Times
  • The initiative led to an improvement of the urban environment in Belogradchik after an illicit dumping site was turned into an eco park.
  • And finally, no group trafficked in more illicit liquor than the bootleggers.
  • Encryption, codes and ciphers were once associated only with spies, espionage and illicit letters between lovers.
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