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elicit, illicit, licit
elicit (i LIS it) (verb)
To draw out, extract, or to bring forth: The teacher tried to elicit an answer from her students.
illicit (i LIS it) (adjective)
Not permitted, unlawful, illegal, banned: Irwin was caught with illicit drugs in his briefcase and was taken to the police station.
licit (LIS it) (adjective)
Permitted by statute; legal: Cole claimed that his activities were licit under the law.

The licit activities of the sheriff are often seen by criminals as attempts to elicit information about illicit activities.

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illicit (adjective), more illicit, most illicit
1. Relating to something that is not allowed by the law: The illicit behavior of the rum runners who sold liquor illegally was the target of the international police.
2. A reference to something that is considered wrong or unacceptable by prevailing social customs or moral standards: Ronald believed it to be illicit behavior to go shopping on Sundays.

Sarah's father strongly disapproved of her decision to live in an illicit relationship with her boyfriend.

Unlawful and illegal.
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illicit, more illicit, most illicit
Descriptive of anything that is not permitted by law. (1)
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