Definition of LICIT

licit

Adjective

  • sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
    • "a wife's licit love"

Adjective Satellite

  • authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

Adj

  • Not forbidden by formal or informal rules.
  • Explicitly established or constituted by law.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin licitus (“lawful”), perfect participle of licet (“[it] is permitted”, impersonal verb).

Antonyms

illicit

Scrabble Score: 7

licit is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
licit is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
licit is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

licit is a valid Words With Friends word