late 15c., from Middle French licite or directly from Latin licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "be allowed, be lawful" (see licence). Related: Licitly; licitness.
例文
1. She made some money by licit means.
彼は正当な手段でいくらかの金を稼いだ。
2.Losses would then be a licit investment in future profits.
これにより、損失は将来の利益を得るための合法的な投資とみなされる。
3.Another option under discusion is to stimulate licit agriculture,perhaps by guaranteeing prices for non-poppy crops.