illicit

🇺🇸 /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
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adjective
R

against the law

Selling illicit drugs is illegal and can lead to serious consequences.

R

not accepted by society's rules

Their illicit relationship caused much gossip in the small town.

translation

adj. against the law; not accepted by society's rules