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Licit

usgb/ˈlɪsɪt/Volume
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Legal ApprovalPlay
Indicates that an action, substance, or business is considered legally acceptable by authorities. SlideThe licit sale of fireworks is strictly regulated by the government.
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Cultural VariancePlay
What's licit varies worldwide; behaviors approved in some places could be illegal elsewhere. SlideWhile gambling is licit in Las Vegas, it's forbidden in many other cities.
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Linked to NormsPlay
Licit often relates to societal norms and the permissions granted by them. SlideCultivating marijuana remains illicit in some states, but it's a licit activity in others.