illicit Definition and Meaning in English (illicit definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Illicit definition: Not allowed by law or custom; forbidden.

Definitions of Illicit

  1. 1adjective

    Not allowed by law or custom; forbidden.

Example Sentences

“The police raided a shop selling illicit liquor.”

“They were involved in illicit drug trafficking.”

“Such illicit activities are strictly punishable.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounillicitness
adverbillicitly

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Illicit definition: Not allowed by law or custom; forbidden.
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'Illicit' translates to 'illicit' in English. Illicit definition: Not allowed by law or custom; forbidden.
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