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illicitness Antonyms

Opposite of illicitness

Pinning down the opposite of illicitness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being forbidden by law, rules, or social custom; unlawfulness or impropriety.

Usage Example

"The sheer licitness of the underground market made it difficult for economists to measure its true scale."

Strongest
licitness
lawfulness
legality
legitimacy
Strong
permissibility
propriety

Similar words to illicitness

Words similar to illicitness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

illegality
unlawfulness
illegitimacy
lawlessness
criminality
impropriety
See all synonyms of illicitness

• Nearby Words

illiberal
illicit
illicitly
illicitness
illiteracy
illiterate
illiterately

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Illicitness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/illicitness
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