Synonyms for illicit
ɪˈlɪs ɪtil·lic·it

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1. illicitadjective

   contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

   "an illicit association with his secretary"

   Synonyms:
   outlaw(a), unlawful, illegitimate, outlawed

   Antonyms:
   legal, licit

2. illegitimate, illicit, outlaw(a), outlawed, unlawfuladjective

   contrary to or forbidden by law

   "an illegitimate seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike"; "unlawful measures"

   Antonyms:
   legal, licit

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1. illicitadjective

   Synonyms:
   unlawful, illegal, unlicensed

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1. illicitadjective

   Synonyms:
   prohibited, unlawful

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1. List of paraphrases for "illicit":

   illegal, wrongful, unlawful, illegally, impermissible, illegitimate, illicite, unlawfully, unauthorised, 'illicite, unauthorized

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1. The DEA:

   You can ingest it orally, you can smoke it, you can snort it. That's the concern. We have lots of people across the country who use marijuana recreationally and if you end up with a batch that's got illicit fentanyl in it, the consequences can be disastrous.

2. Bob Menendez:

   If diplomats can negotiate for two-years on this issue, then certainly Congress is entitled to a review period of an agreement that will fundamentally alter our relationship with Iran and the sanctions imposed by Congress, the best outcome remains a good deal that ends Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program. That requires a strong, united, and bipartisan approach from the administration and Congress.

3. Henry Wykowski:

   The reputable business people in cannabis do not engage in this kind of conduct, there are other people that are still operating in the illicit market and they aren't following the rules.

4. Evan Rees:

   It makes total sense that The UWSA would be operating out of Hong Kong.That. The UWSA have a long history of mixing illicit with legal activities... and Hong Kong.That is the perfect place to do that for Hong Kong.That.

5. Liu Xiaodong:

   Many medicines are useful, but abusing them would turn them into (illicit) drugs.