Antonyms of adj licit

2 senses of licit

Sense 1
licit (vs. illicit) -- (sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality; "a wife's licit love")

illicit (vs. licit) -- (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary")
        => adulterous, extramarital, extracurricular -- (characterized by adultery; "an adulterous relationship"; "extramarital affairs"; "the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband")
        => unlawful -- (not morally right or permissible; "unlawful love")

Sense 2
lawful, legitimate, licit -- (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government")

INDIRECT (VIA legal) -> illegal -- (prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; "an illegal chess move")

Similarity of adj licit

2 senses of licit

Sense 1
licit (vs. illicit) -- (sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality; "a wife's licit love")

Sense 2
lawful, legitimate, licit -- (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government")
       => legal (vs. illegal) -- (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)

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