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unlawful
[uhn-law-fuhl]
adjective
not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
Synonyms:born out of wedlock; illegitimate.
Synonyms: ,
unlawful
/ ʌˈɔːʊ /
adjective
illegal
illicit; immoral
unlawful love
an archaic word for illegitimate
Other Word Forms
- unlawfully adverb
- unlawfulness noun
- ܲˈɴڳܱ adverb
- ܲˈɴڳܱԱ noun
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
In March, the High Court found the previous Conservative government's use of Wethersfield to house asylum seekers was unlawful, after three men argued they were living in "prison-like" conditions.
“At the same time, the companies have broken labor laws by engaging in unlawful surveillance, interrogation of members at actions, threats, and retaliation for union activity. This is unacceptable.”
County sheriff’s deputies, declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.
Earlier, Israeli human rights group Adalah said they were being transferred to Ben Gurion Airport "after more than 72 hours in Israeli custody following the unlawful interception of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla in international waters".
Around 8:40 p.m., law enforcement again declared an unlawful assembly both on ground and by helicopter.
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