The definition of illicit is something illegal, forbidden or culturally taboo.
(adjective)An example of illicit is the use of illegal drugs.
See illicit in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
Origin: Fr illicite < L illicitus, not allowed: see in- & licit
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See illicit in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Origin:
Origin: Latin illicitus
Origin: : in-, not; see in-1
Origin: + licitus, lawful; see licit
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