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   Elicit , a. [L. elictus, p. p. of elicere to elicit; e + lacere to entice.  Cf. Delight, Lace.] Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident. [Obs.] “An elicit act of equity.”  
   Jer. Taylor.
   
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   Elicit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elicited; p. pr. & vb. n. Eliciting.] To draw out or entice forth; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to deduce by reason or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion.
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