illicit
Translation
illicit, illegal, unlawful
Examples
He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
They had an illicit affair for years.
They had an illicit affair for years.
Grammar Patterns
illicit ((noun)) describes a noun as being illegal or disapproved of He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, forbidden; Antonyms: legal, lawful, licit
Etymology
From Latin 'illicitus', from 'in-' (not) + 'licitus' (lawful).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'il-' often means 'not'. So, 'not licit' (not lawful). Think of 'illegal'.