Synonyms for illicitness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-lis-it
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɪs ɪt


Définition of illicitness

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.
  • noun illegality

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