1. plural of licitness; the quality or state of being lawful, legal, or permitted by law
Usage: formal; abstract noun; rarely used in plural form

Examples

• The licitnesses of various business practices were questioned during the audit.
• Courts must determine the licitnesses of proposed regulations before implementation.
• Different jurisdictions may have varying standards regarding the licitnesses of certain activities.
• The lawyer argued for the licitnesses of her client's financial transactions.
• Regulatory agencies assess the licitnesses of new pharmaceutical products.