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Definition of illicit - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
illegalnot allowed by law or social norms
- Illicit drugs were found in the car.
2.
immoralbreaking accepted moral or social standards
- They were involved in an illicit affair.
Expressions with illicit
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consumption of prohibited substances that law or rules do not allow
Public health officials are concerned about rising illicit drug use among teenagers.
illegal buying and selling of goods or services usually in secret
Authorities launched a crackdown on the illicit trade in rare animals.
drug made, sold or used in ways forbidden by law
The police seized several types of illicit drug during the raid.
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The minister denied allegations of illicit enrichment during the ethics inquiry.
illegal trade or movement of goods or people usually for profit
Authorities increased patrols to combat the illicit traffic across the border.
system of producing transporting and selling illegal psychoactive substances
Governments cooperate internationally to combat the illicit drug trade.
Origin of illicit
Latin, illicitus (not allowed)
Terms with illicit included in their meaning
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secret activity
place where people engage in secret or illicit activities
illicit transport
brought or taken secretly, especially to avoid duties or prohibitions
illicit sale
distributed or sold illicitly
addiction
substance a person is addicted to, often illicit
illicit administration
the act of giving drugs illicitly
illicit
illegitimate or illegal
drug
dose of illicit drugs in tablet form
affair
have an illicit relationship
gambling
informal or illicit gambling
crime
become available through illicit means
pleasure
illicit pleasure or enjoyment
politics
corruption involving illicit gain, especially in politics
services
establishment providing illicit services under massage guise
business
place associated with illicit activities
illegally
in an illicit way not permitted by law
relationship
intermediary in romantic or illicit affairs
drug maker
person involved in making illicit drugs
morality
weekend involving immoral or illicit activities
secret relationship
romantic relationship, often secret or illicit
crime
involved in illicit activities for financial gain
law enforcement
dog trained to find illicit substances using smell
illicit lover
lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person
secret money
bribe or illicit payment
illicit share
one's share from illegal financial proceeds
Examples of illicit in a sentence
Illicit trade is a major concern for authorities. The company was fined for illicit trading practices. He was caught in an illicit act against the community.
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- French:illicite, ...
- German:illegal, ...
- Italian:illecito, ...
- Spanish:ilícito, inmoral, ...
- Portuguese:ilícito, ...
- Chinese:非法的, 不正当的, ...
- Japanese:違法な, 不正な, ...
- Arabic:مَحْظُور, غَيْر مَشْرُوع, ...
- Hebrew:אָסוּר, ...
- Russian:незаконный, запретный, ...
- Ukrainian:незаконний, ...
- Hindi:अवैध, अनैतिक, ...
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