Licit
/ˈlɪsɪt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Approval
Indicates that an action, substance, or business is considered legally acceptable by authorities. 
The licit sale of fireworks is strictly regulated by the government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
What's licit varies worldwide; behaviors approved in some places could be illegal elsewhere. 
While gambling is licit in Las Vegas, it's forbidden in many other cities.
Pro Tip 3/3Linked to Norms
Licit often relates to societal norms and the permissions granted by them. 
Cultivating marijuana remains illicit in some states, but it's a licit activity in others.