licit

licit (lis′it)

adjective

permitted; lawful

Etymology: ME lycite < L licitus, pp. of licere, to be permitted: see leisure

lic′·itly adverb lic′·it·ness noun

Modifies a noun

trade: Canada has also floated a proposal to make the licit trade in arms more open, accountable and responsible on a world-wide level.
drug: Previous use of licit drugs for pain control, including OTC drugs and alcohol.
cultivation: The Government of Afghanistan and Parliament have ruled out licit opium cultivation.

Modifying Another Word

never: You know that it is never licit for a Catholic to be party to an alleged right to abortion or euthanasia.

Browse dictionary entries near licit