licit Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
- a wife's licit love
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adjective satellite authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
legitimate; lawful.
- a legitimate government
WordNet
Lic"it adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Lawful. "Licit establishments." Carlyle. --Lic"it*ly , adv. --Lic"it*ness , n.