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

“Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem?” the pontiff asked.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2019

“They put obstacles, barriers. A licit practice was delayed and the process of gestation was allowed to advance and ended where it ended,” she said, according to AFP.

From Fox News • Feb. 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