What does "lícito" mean in English?

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Spanish

lícito

English

lawful

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Alternative translations of "lícito"

licit
permissible
allowed
legitimate

Examples of how to use "lícito" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un negocio totalmente lícito.
English
It is a completely lawful business.
Spanish
Es lícito expresar tu opinión en público
English
It is lawful to express your opinion in public.
Spanish
Ese acto no es lícito ni ético
English
That act is neither lawful nor ethical.
Spanish
¿Es lícito cobrar por ese servicio?
English
Is it lawful to charge for that service?
Spanish
Buscar justicia es un propósito lícito
English
Seeking justice is a legitimate purpose.

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Es un negocio totalmente lícito.

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