illicit

BrE /ˈɪl.ɪ.sɪt/ AmE /ˈɪl.ɪ.sɪt/

adjective en → es

1 ILLEGAL [attributive / predicative] B2

not allowed by law; illegal or against the rules

ilegal, no permitido por la ley

  • an illicit activity
  • be an illicit drug

Collocations illicit trade · illicit substances

  • The police seized a large amount of illicit drugs.

    La policía confiscó una gran cantidad de drogas ilegales.

2 UNAUTHORIZED [attributive / predicative] C1

not officially allowed or approved; unauthorized

no autorizado, no permitido oficialmente

  • an illicit entry
  • be an illicit use

Collocations illicit entry · illicit use of a resource

  • The suspect made an illicit entry into the building.

    El sospechoso hizo un ingreso no autorizado en el edificio.