illicit vs. illegal
[ih-lis-it]
/ ɪˈlɪs ɪt /
adjective
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not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- Synonyms:
- prohibited, illegitimate
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disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethical reasons.
[ih-lee-guhl]
/ ɪˈli gəl /
adjective
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forbidden by law or statute.
- Synonyms:
- unlicensed, illicit, illegitimate, unlawful
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contrary to or forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc..
The referee ruled that it was an illegal forward pass.
