illicit
1. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention (Freq. 1) - an illicit association with his secretary • Ant: licit • Similar to: adulterous, extramarital, extracurricular, unlawful 2. contrary to or forbidden by law - an illegitimate seizure of power - illicit trade - an outlaw strike - unlawful measures • Syn: illegitimate, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful • Similar to: illegal • Derivationally related forms: unlawfulness (for: unlawful), outlaw (for: outlaw), illicitness
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