Authorized and Illicit

Opposite meaning words

Authorized adjective - Ordered or allowed by those in authority.

Usage example: an authorized biography of the former president

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Illicit is an antonym for authorized.

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Usage example: had a long history of using illicit drugs

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Authorized is an antonym for illicit in forbidden topic.

Nearby Word: illicitly

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