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adv
In a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: legitimately, lawfully, legally, licitly
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
in a manner acceptable to common custom
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: legitimately, lawfully
Antonyms: illicitly
History
Etymology tree English licit Middle English -ly English -ly English licitly From licit + -ly.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
