"illicit" adjective contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary" [ant: licit (http://word.sc/licit)] contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures" [syn: illegitimate (http://word.sc/illegitimate), outlaw(a) (http://word.sc/outlaw(a)), outlawed (http://word.sc/outlawed), unlawful (http://word.sc/unlawful)] Source: http://www.word.sc/illicit

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