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illicit
01
not morally or socially acceptable
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most illicit
Comparative
more illicit
gradable
Examples
Some religions consider consumption of alcohol to be illicit based on doctrine prohibiting intoxication.
02
against the law, especially criminal law
Examples
Law enforcement cracked down on the sale of illicit firearms in the city.
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illicit
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