illicit

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

not allowed by law, custom, rule, etc.; unlawful; improper; prohibited; unauthorized

Origin: Fr illicite < L illicitus, not allowed: see in- & licit

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See illicit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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Origin: Latin illicitus

Origin: : in-, not; see in-¹

Origin: + licitus, lawful; see licit

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