Found 2 items, similar to Illicitness.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: illicitness illicitness n : the quality of not conforming strictly to law [ant: licitness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Illicitness Illicit \Il*lic"it\, a. [L. illicitus; pref. il- not + licitus, p. p. of licere to be allowed or permitted: cf. F. illicite. See In- not, and License.] Not permitted or allowed; prohibited; unlawful; as, illicit trade; illicit intercourse; illicit pleasure. [1913 Webster] One illicit . . . transaction always leads to another. --Burke. -- Il*lic"it*ly, adv. -- Il*lic"it*ness, n. [1913 Webster]