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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lis-it]
- /ɪˈlɪs ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lis-it]
- /ɪˈlɪs ɪt/
Definitions of illicitness word
- adjective illicitness not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful. 1
- adjective illicitness disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethical reasons. 1
- noun illicitness The characteristic of being illicit. 1
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Origin of illicitness
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Latin word illicitus, dating back to 1645-55. See il-2, licit
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Parts of speech for Illicitness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
illicitness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illicitness
noun illicitness
- wrong — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- immorality — immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
- lawlessness — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
- unlawful — not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
Antonyms for illicitness
adjective illicitness
- licitness — The property of being licit, legalness, appropriateness.
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