Synonyms for illicit

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-lis-it

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɪs ɪt

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Définition of illicit

Origin : c.1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.

adj not legal; forbidden

Example sentences :

There was no husband for her, only the illicit love of this man.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

Very well, the clue which that notice afforded had to do with some illicit traffic.
Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum

Yesterday only an illicit lover: to-day the destroyer of children unborn!
Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford

Willis could appreciate the idea of locating the illicit press in France.
Extract from : « The Pit Prop Syndicate » by Freeman Wills Crofts

Thus the Priory might well ply a lucrative, if illicit, trade.
Extract from : « Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood » by J. Conway Walter

"Illicit stilling seems to be regarded like smuggling," said John.
Extract from : « A Tar-Heel Baron » by Mabell Shippie Clarke Pelton

Better of the two an imprudent match than an illicit connection.
Extract from : « Zanoni » by Edward Bulwer Lytton

In 1909, six illicit stills were seized on the Diomede Islands.
Extract from : « The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo » by Ernest William Hawkes

Nothing more strange could Keith have seen in this nest of the murky and illicit.
Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy

The extent to which this illicit commerce was carried, was enormous.
Extract from : « Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals » by R. Lee

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