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Meanings of illicit in English

Portuguese
ilícito

Contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.

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ilícito

Contrary to or forbidden by law.

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Usage of illicit in English
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The biggest consumer market for illicit drugs, however, remains the marijuana market.
Reuters
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Question 2: Rate effective implementation of regulations against improper or illicit trade.
Reuters
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Amano said more needed to be done to stop illicit nuclear trafficking.
Reuters
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The law currently regulates the handling of data collected by illicit means.
Reuters
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Government efforts to cooperate with international partners to control illicit drug trade.
The Guardian
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By far the biggest industry in Afghanistan is the illicit drugs trade.
Reuters
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Thailand is a well-known trafficking hub of illicit wildlife products, including ivory.
Reuters
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Willis could appreciate the idea of locating the illicit press in France.
The Pit Prop Syndicate
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For years, Vajiralongkorn faced allegations that he was involved in illicit activities.
The Guardian
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With ever-increasing demand and huge illicit profits a new strategy is required.
The Irish Times
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Some estimates suggest the illicit business employs 10 percent of the population.
100 Places You Will Never Visit
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Borge is accused of illicit enrichment, embezzlement and abuse of public office.
Reuters
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This has created a lucrative illicit market run by transnational criminal syndicates.
The South African
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But a unique project is helping clamp down on the illicit industry.
BBC
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It said the charges were illicit association, taking bribes and customs fraud.
Reuters
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In Ireland police officers want the full decriminalisation of all illicit drugs.
The Guardian
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Translations for illicit
Portuguese
ilícito
Illicit through the time
Illicit across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Less common
Australia
Less common
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