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illicit

One entry found.

Main Entry: il·lic·it

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)i(l)-ˈli-sət\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin illicitus, from in- + licitus lawful — more at licit

Date: 1506

: not permitted : unlawful

— il·lic·it·ly adverb

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