adjective

illicit

illicit, illegal, unlawful

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.

illicit ((noun)) describes a noun as being illegal or disapproved of He was arrested for selling illicit drugs.

Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, forbidden; Antonyms: legal, lawful, licit

From Latin 'illicitus', from 'in-' (not) + 'licitus' (lawful).

The prefix 'il-' often means 'not'. So, 'not licit' (not lawful). Think of 'illegal'.

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