Definition of Illicitness. Meaning of Illicitness. Synonyms of Illicitness
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Definition of Illicitness
Illicitness Illicit Il*lic"it, a. [L. illicitus; pref. il- not + licitus,
p. p. of licere to be allowed or permitted: cf. F. illicite.
See In- not, and License.]
Not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit
trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure.
One illicit . . . transaction always leads to another.
--Burke.
-- Il*lic"it*ly, adv. -- Il*lic"it*ness, n.