illicit

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of illicit with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

illicit

(adjective)

Meaning

forbidden by law or rules

Example

"The police cracked down on the illicit trade in endangered species."

Synonyms

illegalunlawfulcriminal

Antonyms

legalpermissibleallowed