Licit
/ˈlɪsɪt/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
Definition 1 of 1
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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