licit
Example Sentences
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But Ms Rose argues the new leaders will need to identify "new and alternative economic pathways to encourage Syrians to participate in the licit formal economy."
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024
But animals’ taste for human goods — licit and illicit — can also bring trouble for them and for us.
From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023
Why wouldn’t third parties — boosters — engage in licit and illicit behavior to pave the yellow brick road for the home team?
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2019
“Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem?” the pontiff asked.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2019
Oika Shipping Company claims all cargo absolutely licit and not aware of any officer or crew problems.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.