illicit

adjectivemasculine/iliˈsitu/medium

i·lí·ci·to

Definition

Not permitted by law, morality, or rules; forbidden.

Drug trafficking is an illicit activity.

He was accused of making illicit profits.

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Common collocations

illicit tradeillicit gainsillicit affair

Do latim 'illicitus' (não permitido), de 'in-' (não) + 'licitus' (permitido).