licita
Licita is a term found in Latin literature and legal writing, where it functions as the feminine singular form of licitus, an adjective meaning lawful or permitted. In Latin, licita is used to modify feminine nouns, for example res licita, meaning a lawful matter or permissible thing. The corresponding masculine and neuter forms are licitus and licitum, while the opposite form illicita (unlawful) is used to describe things forbidden by law.
Origin and meaning: From Latin licitus meaning “permitted,” itself derived from licere “to be permissible.” The
Usage: In classical and medieval Latin texts, licita occurs in legal and ethical contexts to distinguish actions,