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licitness

/lɪsɪtnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does licitness mean?

noun

The quality of being lawful or legitimate; the state of being in accordance with law or rules. Licitness is often used to describe actions or decisions that are considered acceptable or justifiable.

Example

"The court's decision was based on the licitness of the evidence presented."

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