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illicit
il·lic·it [ i líssit ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. illegal: not allowed by the law
2. unacceptable by prevailing social standards: considered wrong or unacceptable by prevailing social customs or standards

il·lic·it·ly adverb
il·lic·it·ness noun

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See elicit.

Word Key: Synonyms

See unlawful.
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