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Word entry · 5 letters

licit

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"Permitted by law"

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5 lettersPronunciation /ˈlɪs.ɪt/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ciiltStarts with LEnds with T1 clues
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Definitions

  1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

Word origin

From Latin licitus (“lawful”), perfect participle of licet (“[it] is permitted”, impersonal verb).

Used in a sentence

  • Undated, Pope Honorius III Solet Annuere (anonymous translator), Let it not be in any way licit to anyone among men to infringe this page of our confirmation, or to contravene it with rash daring.
  • [T]he vanity of efforts to deter humanity from following this licit and highly profitable mobility, clearly indicate the limits of their [leaders'] power.
  • 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.

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