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Meanings of illicit in English
Portuguese
ilícito Contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
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Examples for "licit"
Examples for "licit"
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Most cases reported use of concomitant licit and illicit pharmacological agents.
2
In time of war, all things required for its carrying on are licit.
3
This condition renders them licit and valid if it be fulfilled, as stated above.
4
The Pope has no power to make incest licit.
5
They make 'licit whisky in the hills and knobs.
Usage of illicit in English
1
The biggest consumer market for illicit drugs, however, remains the marijuana market.
2
Question 2: Rate effective implementation of regulations against improper or illicit trade.
3
Amano said more needed to be done to stop illicit nuclear trafficking.
4
The law currently regulates the handling of data collected by illicit means.
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Government efforts to cooperate with international partners to control illicit drug trade.
6
By far the biggest industry in Afghanistan is the illicit drugs trade.
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Thailand is a well-known trafficking hub of illicit wildlife products, including ivory.
8
Willis could appreciate the idea of locating the illicit press in France.
9
For years, Vajiralongkorn faced allegations that he was involved in illicit activities.
10
With ever-increasing demand and huge illicit profits a new strategy is required.
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Some estimates suggest the illicit business employs 10 percent of the population.
12
Borge is accused of illicit enrichment, embezzlement and abuse of public office.
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This has created a lucrative illicit market run by transnational criminal syndicates.
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But a unique project is helping clamp down on the illicit industry.
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It said the charges were illicit association, taking bribes and customs fraud.
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In Ireland police officers want the full decriminalisation of all illicit drugs.
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Illicit across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Less common
Australia
Less common
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