Licitet

Licitet is a term that appears in multiple domains without a single, universally accepted definition. It is often used as a placeholder name for an entity, property, or concept whose precise meaning is supplied by the surrounding text. Because of its generic nature, licitet has no fixed ontology in science, philosophy, or law.

In speculative fiction and world-building, licitet is commonly used as the name of a substance, resource, or technology with distinctive features. Descriptions tend to be high level, such as a material with exceptional stability or a method enabling advanced capability, with concrete properties defined by the author on a case-by-case basis.

In scholarly or policy discussions, licitet may function as a stand-in for an instrument of authorization or regulation, akin to a license but with broader or metaphorical implications. When used this way, authors typically specify the intended scope and criteria within the text.

Etymology is unclear; licitet appears to be a coined term that has emerged independently in different contexts. It is not tied to a well-documented historical language source.

See also: licit, illicit, license, legitimacy, placeholder name.