illicit
Translation
illegal, unlawful, forbidden
Examples
He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
The company was involved in illicit financial activities.
The company was involved in illicit financial activities.
Grammar Patterns
((illicit)) + noun describes an illegal activity or substance The company was involved in illicit financial activities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, prohibited; Antonyms: licit, legal, lawful
Etymology
From Latin 'illicitus', from 'in-' (not) + 'licitus' (lawful).
Memory Tips
Think of 'il-' as a negative prefix meaning 'not', and 'licit' as relating to 'legal'. So, 'not legal'.