Wordiyolicit
LatinVariants
licitlicetlicitus
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin licitus (allowed, permitted), past participle of licēre (it is lawful). Produces words about permission and legality: licit (lawful), illicit (unlawful), license/licence (official permission), and licentious (taking excessive liberties). The contrast between licit and illicit mirrors permit and prohibit.
Associated Words
illicit
Not permitted by law or social norms; unlawful
TOEFLGREC1
licence
An official permit; to grant official permission
IELTSA2
license
An official permit; to grant official permission
NGSL 2kGREA2
licentious
Lacking moral or sexual restraint; dissolute
GREC2
licit
Permitted by law; lawful and legitimate
GREC2