What is the difference between Elicit and Illicit?




What is the difference between Elicit and Illicit? :


Elicit : (verb)

( 1 ) Draw out

Cause to come out

I elicited the truth of the case.

Threats to reimpose tax elicited jeers from the oppositions.

In ten minutes, I had elicited all their family history.



Illicit : (adjective)

( 1 ) Illegal

Not allowed by law

They were prosecuted for illicit sale of drugs.


( 2 ) Not approved by the normal rules of society

Do you have an illicit relationship with that beautiful and charming girl?











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