CEFR B1

illicit

adjective

Meaning

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal.

Examples

The company was fined for engaging in illicit trade practices.
He was caught with illicit substances at the airport.

Synonyms: illegal, unlawful, forbidden, prohibited

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illicit (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

Definition

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal.

Examples

The company was fined for engaging in illicit trade practices.
He was caught with illicit substances at the airport.
Their illicit affair lasted for years before being discovered.

Synonyms of illicit

Words with a similar meaning to illicit:

illegal
unlawful
forbidden
prohibited

Antonyms of illicit

Words with the opposite meaning to illicit:

legal
lawful
legitimate

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