법이나 규칙, 공식적인 규정에 의해 금지된; 법규에 어긋나는.
Forbidden by law, rules, or official regulations; contrary to legal statutes.
예문:
"The authorities are cracking down on the illicit trade of endangered wildlife across the border."
"He was arrested for the possession of illicit substances found during a routine traffic stop."
"The company was fined for maintaining illicit financial records to evade taxes."
관습이나 도덕적 기준에 의해 허용되지 않는; 사회적으로 용인되지 않거나 비밀스러운.
Not sanctioned by custom or moral standards; socially disapproved or clandestine.
예문:
"The novel explores the tragic consequences of an illicit love affair between the two protagonists."
"They conducted an illicit meeting behind closed doors to avoid public scrutiny."