–adjective
1.
not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
2.
disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethical reasons.
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Origin:
1645–55; < L illicitus. See il-2 , licit
—Related forms
il·lic·it·ly, adverb
il·lic·it·ness, noun
And from another source:
World English Dictionary
illicit (ɪˈlɪsɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
— adj
1. another word for illegal
2. not allowed or approved by common custom, rule, or standard: illicit sexual relations
Their illicit relationship took an unexpected turn when it was discovered by their respective spouses.
Elicit, from Dictionary.com:
–verb (used with object)
to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke: to elicit the truth; to elicit a response with a question.
—Related forms
e·lic·i·ta·tion, noun
e·lic·i·tor, noun
non·e·lic·it·ed, adjective
un·e·lic·it·ed, adjective
And from another source:
World English Dictionary
elicit (ɪˈlɪsɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
— vb
1. to give rise to; evoke: to elicit a sharp retort
2. to bring to light: to elicit the truth
The discovery of their illicit relationship elicited shock and disapproval for their behaviour.
