unlawful
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adjective \ˌən-ˈlȯ-fəl\Definition of UNLAWFUL
1
: not lawful : illegal
2
: not morally right or conventional
— un·law·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb
— un·law·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of UNLAWFUL
- The sale of alcohol to minors is unlawful.
- <it is unlawful to set off fireworks within the city limits>
First Known Use of UNLAWFUL
14th century
Related to UNLAWFUL
- Antonyms
- lawful, legal, legitimate
Rhymes with UNLAWFUL
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