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    Lícito (en. Lawful)

    /ˈlisito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to what is permitted or allowed.
    It is lawful to act in self-defense.
    Es lícito actuar en defensa propia.
    Said of an action: that it is in accordance with the law.
    The sale of alcohol is lawful in many countries.
    La venta de alcohol es lícita en muchos países.
    It is considered morally acceptable.
    It is lawful to seek happiness.
    Es lícito buscar la felicidad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'licitus', which means 'permitted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is lawful to say so
    it is allowed to say it.
    es lícito decirlo
    lawful act
    action that is legal and acceptable.
    obra lícita
    lawful and natural
    that is legal and in accordance with nature.
    lícito y natural
    it is not lawful
    it is not allowed.
    no es lícito

    Related Words

    unlawful
    That is prohibited by law or morality.
    ilícito
    bidder
    That offers or requests something lawfully.
    licitante

    Slang Meanings

    All legal.
    The deal was all lawful, there are no problems.
    El trato fue todo lícito, no hay problemas.
    What is permitted.
    Everything we did was lawful, we didn't break any rules.
    Todo lo que hicimos fue lícito, no rompimos ninguna regla.