# licit

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈlɪs.ɪt/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/licit