nonlicit

/ˈnɒnlɪsɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not licit; not lawful or permitted by law

“The court ruled that the nonlicit activities of the company were grounds for the lawsuit.”

2. noun

a person or thing that engages in nonlicit activities

“The police department cracked down on nonlicit organizations in the city.”

Synonyms

  • illicit
  • unlawful

Antonyms

  • lawful
  • licit