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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
Derived Forms
- ܲˈɴڳܱ, adverb
- ܲˈɴڳܱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·fܱ· adverb
- ܲ·fܱ·Ա noun
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Example Sentences
Robles said Castillo’s removal was not only unlawful but politically motivated, because she had filed a formal complaint with the city against three council members and the city manager.
Mrs Justice Lang said the dismissal process which had been used by the Met was unlawful as those suspected of wrongdoing were denied an opportunity to defend themselves.
Rioting - the use of force or violence by an unlawful assembly - is punishable with up to two years of imprisonment.
Oxford Business College said there had been "no findings of malfeasance" and it would challenge the decision, which it said was "unlawful".
Courts like to proceed presuming that the government's acting in good faith, presuming that they're not going to engage in unlawful actions.
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