Definition
illicitness
noun
- the quality or state of being illicit; the condition of being forbidden by law, rule, or custom
Usage: abstract noun; typically uncountable
Examples
- The illicitness of the drug trade makes it extremely dangerous.
- She was troubled by the illicitness of their secret meetings.
- The government cracked down on the illicitness of unlicensed gambling operations.
- Despite the illicitness of the activity, many people continued to participate.
- The illicitness of the agreement meant it could not be enforced in court.
- He was warned about the illicitness of importing those goods without proper permits.