licet — meaning in English

English meaning

• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.

Senses

licet is used for these senses in English:

• go ahead (in the imperative) Used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal.
• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]

but — full definition

1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
2. preposition Except for; apart from.
3. adverb Only; merely; just.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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