Middle French licite, from Latin licitus, from past participle of licēre to be permitted
adjective
conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : permissible
lawfullegallegitimatelicit mean being in accordance with law. lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon). legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.