licitly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a way that is lawful or permitted by law: Performing an action in accordance with the law.
- In a manner acceptable to common custom or morality: Acting in a way that is socially sanctioned or morally permissible.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The contract was drafted and executed licitly, satisfying all legal requirements.
- He argued that his business operated licitly and within the bounds of the regulations.
- "You cannot do this licitly!" she exclaimed, pointing out the clear legal violation.
Advanced Usage
- "to act licitly": to behave in a lawful manner.
- The company's policy requires all employees to act licitly in every transaction.
- "to obtain something licitly": to acquire something through legal means.
- The evidence must be obtained licitly to be admissible in court.
Variants and Related Words
- Licit (adj): lawful, permitted.
- They searched for a licit way to resolve the dispute.
- Illicitly (adv): in an unlawful or forbidden manner. (Antonym)
- Goods imported illicitly are subject to seizure.
Synonyms
- Legally: in a manner connected with the law.
- Lawfully: in a way that is allowed by law.
- Legitimately: in a way that can be defended with logic or justification; lawfully.
Antonyms
- Illicitly: in an unlawful manner.
- Illegally: in a way that contravenes the law.
Adverb
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in a manner acceptable to common custom
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you cannot do this legitimately!
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