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licit

li·cit

UK/ˈlɪs.ɪt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality

  • “a wife”
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2.

authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

  • “a legitimate government”
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Origin

From Latin licitus (“lawful”), perfect participle of licet (“[it] is permitted”, impersonal verb).

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