illicit
BrE /ˈɪl.ɪ.sɪt/ AmE /ˈɪl.ɪ.sɪt/
adjective en → es
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
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The police seized a large amount of illicit drugs.
La policía confiscó una gran cantidad de drogas ilegales.
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
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The suspect made an illicit entry into the building.
El sospechoso hizo un ingreso no autorizado en el edificio.