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not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable a sympathetic look at the unlawful love between a married physician and an adoring colleague

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Recent Examples on the Web Kelly, 60, was charged with seven felony counts and three misdemeanor counts relating to the shootings, including terrorism and unlawful discharge, according to Tempe police. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024 Zuazo is expected to be arraigned on Friday on felony murder — a life offense — and two counts of unlawful imprisonment, 15-year felonies. Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 The complaint, drafted by Justin R. Gaudio and other attorneys from Greer, Burns & Crain, demands an injunction to block the unlawful activity. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, was charged with felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment, the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s office said in a news release on Sunday, Oct. 13. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unlawful 

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“Unlawful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlawful. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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