lícito

[ˈli.si.tu]

adjectivemasculinepl: lícitos

lawful, legal, licit

1. permitted by law; legal

It is licit to own property in this country.

É lícito possuir propriedade neste país.

2. morally or ethically acceptable; permissible

His actions were licit and above reproach.

As suas ações foram lícitas e irrepreensíveis.

3. allowed or permitted according to rules or regulations

The use of this substance is licit in medical contexts.

O uso desta substância é lícito em contextos médicos.

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General Brazilian

lícito

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

lícito

standard usage; common in legal and formal contexts

é lícito dizer que - it is fair to say that

dentro do lícito - within the law

não é lícito - it is not permitted/allowed

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