Definition of Unlawful

1. Adjective. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. "Improper banking practices"

Exact synonyms: Improper, Unconventional
Similar to: Irregular
Derivative terms: Improperness, Unconventionality, Unlawfulness

2. Adjective. Contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law. "Unlawful hunters"
Attributes: Lawfulness
Similar to: Lawless, Outlaw, Lawless, Wide-open, Wrongful
Also: Illegal, Corrupt, Crooked
Antonyms: Lawful
Derivative terms: Unlawfulness

3. Adjective. Not morally right or permissible. "Unlawful love"
Similar to: Illicit

4. Adjective. Having no legally established claim. "The wrongful heir to the throne"
Exact synonyms: Wrongful
Similar to: Illegitimate
Derivative terms: Unlawfulness, Wrongfulness

5. Adjective. Contrary to or forbidden by law. "Unlawful measures"
Exact synonyms: Illegitimate, Illicit, Outlaw, Outlawed
Similar to: Illegal
Derivative terms: Illicitness, Outlaw, Unlawfulness

Definition of Unlawful

1. a. Not lawful; contrary to law.

2. a. Not lawful; contrary to law.

Definition of Unlawful

1. Adjective. Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Unlawful

1. lawful [adj] - See also: lawful

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unlawful

unlathed
unlatinized
unlaudable
unlauded
unlaugh
unlaughable
unlaughed
unlaughing
unlaughingly
unlaughs
unlaundered
unlaureled
unlaurelled
unlaw
unlawed
unlawful (current term)
unlawful carnal knowledge
unlawful detainer
unlawfully
unlawfulness
unlawfulnesses
unlawing
unlawlike
unlaws
unlax
unlay
unlaying
unlays
unlazy
unlead

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