non licet

American  

[non lahy-sit] / ˈnɒn ˈlaɪ sɪt /

adjective

Law.

1. not permitted or lawful.

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non licet British  

/ ˈnɒn ˈlaɪsɪt /

adjective

1. not permitted; unlawful

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Etymology

Origin of non licet

First recorded in 1615–25, non licet is from Latin nōn licet “it is not allowed”

Example Sentences

Sed tu insulsa male ac molesta vivis, Per quam non licet esse negligentem.'

From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Si concedimus, eos, qui corpora in mundi spatio moveri eademque non moveri posse dicunt, insulsa loqui, praesumere non licet hominem astronomum talem sententiam elocuturum utque eam demonstraret operam daturum esse.

From The Sun changes its position in space therefore it cannot be regarded as being "in a condition of rest" by Tischner, August

But nobis non licet esse tam disertis—at least, if we study to refine our numbers.

From Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry by Dryden, John

Ita quod non licet praedicto Roberto alicui vendere nec occasione istius traditionis aliquam libertatem ipsis vendicare.'

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

St. Alphonsus says: "non licet tempore pestis porrigere Eucharistiam medio aliquo instrumento … sed manu danda est" There is no need of an instrument.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin