Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

unlawful

[uhn-law-fuhl]

adjective

  1. not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.

    Synonyms:
  2. born out of wedlock; illegitimate.

    Synonyms: ,


unlawful

/ ʌˈɔːʊ /

adjective

  1. illegal

  2. illicit; immoral

    unlawful love

  3. an archaic word for illegitimate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • unlawfully adverb
  • unlawfulness noun
  • ܲˈɴڳܱ adverb
  • ܲˈɴڳܱԱ noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlawful1

First recorded in 1250–1300, unlawful is from the Middle English word unlaweful. See un- 1, lawful
Discover More

Synonym Study

See illegal.
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

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.

From

“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.”

From

County sheriff’s deputies, declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

From

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".

From

Around 8:40 p.m., law enforcement again declared an unlawful assembly both on ground and by helicopter.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


unlatchunlawful assembly