Associations to the word «Illicit»

Wiktionary

ILLICIT, adjective. (legal) Not approved by law, but not invalid.
ILLICIT, adjective. Breaking social norms.
ILLICIT, adjective. Unlawful.

Dictionary definition

ILLICIT, adjective. Contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary".
ILLICIT, adjective. Contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke