Licit
adjective
Something that is allowed or approved by law or rules.
Drinking alcohol is licit in many countries once you reach a certain age.
Often appears as...
- licit activity
- licit substance
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Formal
adjective
Something that is allowed or approved by law or rules.
Drinking alcohol is licit in many countries once you reach a certain age.
Often appears as...
- licit activity
- licit substance
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Approval
Indicates that an action, substance, or business is considered legally acceptable by authorities.
The licit sale of fireworks is strictly regulated by the government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
What's licit varies worldwide; behaviors approved in some places could be illegal elsewhere.
While gambling is licit in Las Vegas, it's forbidden in many other cities.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked to Norms
Licit often relates to societal norms and the permissions granted by them.
Cultivating marijuana remains illicit in some states, but it's a licit activity in others.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Approval
Indicates that an action, substance, or business is considered legally acceptable by authorities.
The licit sale of fireworks is strictly regulated by the government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
What's licit varies worldwide; behaviors approved in some places could be illegal elsewhere.
While gambling is licit in Las Vegas, it's forbidden in many other cities.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked to Norms
Licit often relates to societal norms and the permissions granted by them.
Cultivating marijuana remains illicit in some states, but it's a licit activity in others.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Approval
Indicates that an action, substance, or business is considered legally acceptable by authorities.
The licit sale of fireworks is strictly regulated by the government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
What's licit varies worldwide; behaviors approved in some places could be illegal elsewhere.
While gambling is licit in Las Vegas, it's forbidden in many other cities.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked to Norms
Licit often relates to societal norms and the permissions granted by them.
Cultivating marijuana remains illicit in some states, but it's a licit activity in others.
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The story we tell about...
his generation is known for. An entrepreneurial spirit, an independent streak and a dedication to his parents. He believes in hard work and has tried gigs in both the licit and underground economies, but he hasn't had any luck and is just trying to find his way and still dances between both worlds.
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The story we tell about...
his generation is known for. An entrepreneurial spirit, an independent streak and a dedication to his parents. He believes in hard work and has tried gigs in both the licit and underground economies, but he hasn't had any luck and is just trying to find his way and still dances between both worlds.
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