licit
Example Sentences
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But Ms Rose argues the new leaders will need to identify "new and alternative economic pathways to encourage Syrians to participate in the licit formal economy."
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024
These are, namely, “crime and corruption, secrets and lies, the permeable membrane separating licit and illicit worlds, the bonds of family, the power of denial.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
Opening a licit market would matter more legally and symbolically than economically, they argue, citing relatively low domestic demand and little chance of exporting the product, as well as seemingly restrictive regulatory measures.
From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2021
“Is it licit to throw away a life to resolve a problem?” the pontiff asked.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2019
Oika Shipping Company claims all cargo absolutely licit and not aware of any officer or crew problems.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
