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illicitness

 

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Noun illicitness has 1 sense
  1. illicitness - the quality of not conforming strictly to law
    --1 is a kind of
    unlawfulness
    Antonyms: licitness

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Illicitness

Definition:

Illicitness refers to the quality or state of being illegal, prohibited, or not sanctioned by law or accepted standards.

Examples of Usages:

  1. Noun:
    • The
      illicitness of their actions was evident, as they were caught smuggling contraband across the border.
  2. Adjective:
    • Despite being aware of the
      illicit nature of the transaction, she decided to proceed with the deal.
  3. Adverb:
    • The participants had to operate illicitly to avoid detection during the prohibited activity.

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