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- [lis-it]
- /ˈlɪs ɪt/
- /ˈlɪsɪt/
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- [lis-it]
- /ˈlɪs ɪt/
Definitions of licit word
- adjective licit legal; lawful; legitimate; permissible. 1
- noun licit Not forbidden; lawful. 1
- abbreviation LICIT legal 1
- abbreviation LICIT legal 1
- adjective licit permitted; lawful 0
- adjective licit Not forbidden by formal or informal rules. 0
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Origin of licit
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin licitus permitted (past participle of licēre); replacing earlier licite < Middle French; see -ite2
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Parts of speech for Licit
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licit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
licit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for licit
adj licit
- authorized — officially permitted or empowered
- lawful — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- licensed — formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- permissible — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- sanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
adjective licit
- legal — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
- legitimate — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
Antonyms for licit
adj licit
adjective licit
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
Top questions with licit
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