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Elicit versus illicit

Mary Morel

The difference between elicit and illicitillicit vs elicit

Through questioning, she elicited that the material was illicit.

elicit

Elicit means to draw out or evoke. It can only be used as a verb.

She elicited a response.

illicit

Illicit  is an adjective that means unlawful or forbidden.

Alcohol was illicit during Prohibition.

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Think of something illicit being illegal.

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