HyperDic: licit

English > 2 senses of the word licit:
ADJECTIVEalllicitsanctioned by custom / custom or morality especially sexual morality
alllicit, lawful, legitimateauthorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
English > licit: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningsanctioned by custom / custom or morality especially sexual morality.
Example"a wife's licit love"
Oppositeillicitcontrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
Spanishlícito
English > licit: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningauthorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law.
Synonymslawful, legitimate
BroaderlegalEstablished by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
Spanishlegal, legítimo, lícito
Catalanlegal, legítim, lícit
Nounslicitnessthe quality of strictly conforming to law
Adverbslicitlyin a manner acceptable to common custom / custom

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