Illicit is a noun and adjective in the Portuguese language that refers to what not allowed under the law, ethics or morals; concerning illegality; something that is prohibited by law.
Etymologically, the word "illicit" originated from the Latin illicit, referring to what is illegal, prohibited or morally wrong.
One illicit behavior it is the one who opposes the principles of morals and ethics, pre-established by the norms of a society. Some actions committed by human beings, when they do not correspond to what is determined by the law and good civic conduct, are considered illegal.
the consumption of illicit drugs, for example, is an act committed by individuals who use narcotics prohibited by law from being marketed, such as the marijuana (marijuana), cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, among others.
unlawful act
One unlawful act it is something that is not in accordance with the law, being characterized as contrary to the law, as a criminal, fraudulent action and which is previously determined by legislation as incorrect. Robbery, assault, negligence and other forms of crime, based on the individual's bad faith, recklessness, improbity and voluntary omission, can be considered examples of unlawful acts.
According to article 927 of the Civil Code, the person who commits an unlawful act and causes damage to another individual, is obliged to repair it.
"Art. 927. Anyone who, for an unlawful act (arts. 186 and 187), causing damage to others, is obliged to repair it.
Single paragraph. There will be an obligation to repair the damage, regardless of fault, in the cases specified by law, or when the activity normally performed by the author of the damage implies, by its nature, risk to the rights of another".
already the unlawful cause it is related to behavior that is contrary to the rules of morals and ethics.
unlawful and lawful
The term legal is the antonym of illicit, that is, it means something that is in accordance with current rules and laws; what is morally accepted.
At legal drugs, for example, are those allowed by law to be freely traded, such as cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
Illicit enrichment
O illicit enrichment, also called "illicit enrichment", is when someone earns a lot of money at the expense of illegal actions, that is, actions that are morally wrong and that are also not in accordance with the law.
Corruption, tax evasion and embezzlement of public or private money are some examples of illegal acts that can enrich the people who carry them out. The consequences of these actions, however, as they are unlawful, can lead to severe legal measures, such as damages or imprisonment.
See also the meaning of misconduct.
