Illicit – illegal
(Pronounced ih-li-sit)
To remember the definition of the word illicit, use the following mnemonic:
Ill is it? (illicit). That's no excuse — it's still illegal to allow the dog on the grass.
Examples of illicit in a sentence
As a port it was notorious for smuggling and illicit trade.
He submitted an illicit tax return that hid the true amount he owed the Revenue.
The police appealed for information about the sale of illicit drugs in the area.
