licit

/'lisit/
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licit

The company's licit business operations are clearly documented.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Conforming to or permitted by law; lawful: Describes something that is authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with the law.
    • Sanctioned by custom or accepted moral standards, especially regarding sexual conduct: Describes behavior or relationships that are considered morally permissible within a given society or context.
Usage
  • The adjective "licit" is used to formally describe actions, behaviors, or statuses that are legally or morally permissible. It is often used in legal, philosophical, or formal contexts to contrast with "illicit" (unlawful or forbidden).
  • It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a licit act) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The transaction was licit).
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The court determined that the business's operations were completely licit.
    • They sought a licit means to transfer the assets across borders.
    • In many cultures, a marriage contract defines a licit sexual relationship.
Advanced Usage
  • "licitly" (adverb): In a lawful or permissible manner.
    • The funds were obtained licitly through proper channels.
  • The term is frequently used in legal discourse to discuss the boundaries of permissible action, such as in "licit drugs" (e.g., alcohol, prescription medication) versus "illicit drugs."
Variants and Related Words
  • Licitly (adv.): In a licit manner.
  • Licitness (n.): The quality or state of being licit.
    • The defense attorney argued for the licitness of the evidence.
Synonyms
  • Lawful
  • Legal
  • Legitimate
  • Permissible
  • Authorized
Antonyms
  • Illicit
  • Illegal
  • Unlawful
  • Illegitimate
  • Prohibited
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Licit market: A market for legally traded goods and services.
    • The government aims to regulate the licit market for pharmaceuticals.
  • While "licit" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms, it is a core component of the common dichotomy "licit vs. illicit," which is a standard phrase in legal and sociological writing.
licit

The company's licit business operations are clearly documented.

Adjective
  1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
    • a legitimate government
  2. sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality
    • a wife's licit love

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