illicitness

Variant of illicit

illicit definition

il·licit (i lis′it)

adjective

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

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

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