licit :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

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Adjectives (3)

licit

adj. sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality; "a wife's licit love"

legitimate, lawful

adj. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government"

Fuzzynyms (7)

endorsed

adj. formally supported especially by public statement

authorized, authoritative

adj. sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"

permissible

adj. that may be permitted especially as according to rule; "permissible behavior in school"; "a permissible tax deduction"

approved, sanctioned

adj. established by authority; given authoritative approval; "a list of approved candidates"

contractual

adj. relating to or part of a binding legal agreement; "contractual obligations"

Synonyms (5)

judicial

adj. decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice; "a judicial decision"

sanctioned, ratified

adj. formally approved and invested with legal authority

statutory

adj. prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute; "statutory restrictions"; "a statutory age limit"; "statutory crimes"; "statutory rape"

sub judice

adj. before a judge or court of law; awaiting judicial determination

Antonyms (2)

illicit

adj. contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; "an illicit association with his secretary"

illegal

adj. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; "an illegal chess move"

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