licit

Meaning

1. Not forbidden by formal or informal rules.
2. Explicitly established or constituted by law.

Synonyms

lawful

legitimate

legal

allowed

allowable

permitted

rightful

be allowed

halal

fair

licensed

valid

regular

titulary

titular

true

just

kosher

jural

Translations

lícito

licite

νόμιμος

lícito

lecito

θεμιτός

gesetzmäßig

légal

wettig

lícit

legale

légitime

مشروع

autorisé

legitiums

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɪs.ɪt/

Etymology

From Latin licitus (“lawful”), perfect participle of licet (“[it] is permitted”, impersonal verb).