Illicit Act
/ɪˈlɪsɪt ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An act that is forbidden by law, statute, or regulation.
The court found the defendant guilty of an illicit act involving unauthorized transactions.
Forms
- illicit acts
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Commentary
The term typically appears in statutory and criminal contexts to denote acts prohibited by law; drafting should clarify the jurisdiction and scope of prohibition to avoid ambiguity.
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