Legal Definitions - licet

Definition: Licet is a Latin word that means "it is permitted" or "it is lawful." It can also mean "it is conceded" or "it is granted."

• Even though it's late, licet for you to stay up and finish your homework.
• It is licet for adults to drink alcohol, but not for children.
• The teacher licet the students to use their phones during the class.

These examples show how licet is used to indicate that something is allowed or permitted. In the first example, even though it's late, the person is allowed to stay up and finish their homework. In the second example, adults are allowed to drink alcohol, but children are not. In the third example, the teacher has granted permission for the students to use their phones during class.