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illicitness Synonyms

Another word for illicitness

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

Strongest
illegality
unlawfulness
Strong
illegitimacy
lawlessness
criminality
impropriety

Opposites of illicitness

The opposite of illicitness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

licitness
legality
lawfulness
legitimacy
permissibility
propriety
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• Nearby Words

illiberal
illicit
illicitly
illicitness
illinois
illiteracy
illiterate

Cite this Entry

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