adj
licit
Licit (adj) means Allowed by law or by accepted rules.
adj
1
Allowed by law or by accepted rules.
2
(law) Set up or created specifically by law.
"The contract validly made and consummated is dissolved by death alone. However, the Church must determine what is required for a valid and licit marriage contract."
— Joseph Selinger, Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)
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Etymology
From Latin licitus ("lawful"), the perfect participle of licet ("[it] is permitted", an impersonal verb).
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What is the meaning of licit?
"licit" (adj) means allowed by law or by accepted rules.
What is another word for licit?
Other words for "licit" include legitimate, lawful.
What is the opposite of licit?
The opposite of "licit" is illicit.
What are the different meanings of licit?
"licit" has 2 main meanings: 1. Allowed by law or by accepted rules; 2. (law) Set up or created specifically by law.
