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