Adjective
- 1. illicit (vs. licit), adulterous, extramarital, extracurricular, unlawful
- usage: contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary"
- 2. illegitimate, illicit, outlaw(prenominal), outlawed, unlawful, illegal (vs. legal)
- usage: contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"
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