lícito

lawful

lícito(lee-see-toh)

adjective

1. (legal)

a. lawful

Si la acusación es lícita, el juez procederá de manera pertinente.

If it's a lawful accusation, the judge will act in accordance.

b. legal

El contrato no es lícito porque el firmante no es el dueño de la casa.

The contract isn't legal because the signatory isn't the landlord.

c. licit

(formal)

No es lícito apoyar el terrorismo.

It isn't licit to support terrorism.

2. (just)

a. fair

Si tú usas mi ropa, es totalmente lícito que yo use la tuya.

If you wear my clothes, it can only be fair that I wear yours.

b. right

No es lícito que hicierass trampas en el examen y no hubiera consecuencias.

It's not right that you cheated on the exam with no consequences.

c. reasonable

¿Te parece lícito levantarte al mediodía y tumbarte en el sofá sin hacer nada?

Do you find it reasonable to wake up at noon and lie down on the couch and do nothing?