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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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illicit vs illegal

0Under Indian law, the sale of human organs is illegal, however, the country has long been known for the illicit/illegal activity. 02br
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0Hello.02br
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00"It is illegal to sell human organs under Indian law; however, the country has long been known for the illicit deed."02br
00"Traffic in human organs is illegal under Indian law..."02br
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00In this context, "illegal" and "illicit" mean the same, I'd say.0-
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0Could you provide a context where one is prefered over the other just so I get the difference?02br
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0New2grammar,02br
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00Not "context" but "case." Sorry about that.0-
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0Illegal is specifically against the law02br
00Illicit is forbidden by law, 01i00rules, or custom.02i02br
00It is not quite synonymous. Something can be morally unacceptable but not actually forbidden in law. 0-
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0Thanks for the clear definition, Feebs! 0-
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An illicit activity or substance is not allowed by law or the social customs of a country.

- Dante clearly condemns illicit love.

If something is illegal, the law says that it is not allowed.

- It is illegal to intercept radio messages.
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