licit

• Описывает то, что разрешено или допускается законом; законный.

Describes something that is allowed or permitted by law; lawful.

1. Morally acceptableC1formal

   Sanctioned by custom or morality, especially in matters of sexual conduct.

   Дозволенный

   • The community considered their relationship licit and proper.
   • In many cultures, marriage is the only licit context for certain behaviors.
   • The philosopher argued for a distinction between licit and illicit desires.

   Synonymsacceptableallowablemoralpermissibleproper

   Antonymsillicitimmoralsinfulunethicalwickedwrong

2. Lawful or legalC1formal

   Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with the law.

   Законный

   • The contract was deemed licit by the court.
   • Only licit substances can be sold in this pharmacy.
   • The company ensured all its business practices were licit.

   Synonymsallowableauthorizedlawfullegallegitimatepermissiblerightfulsanctionedvalid

   Antonymsillegalillegitimateillicitunlawful