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unlawful - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
unlawful
Definition
(adj) not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Synonyms
:
improper
,
unconventional
Example Sentence
an unconventional marriage
improper banking practices
Definition
(adj) contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
Example Sentence
unlawful measures
unlawful money
unlawful hunters
Definition
(adj) not morally right or permissible
Example Sentence
unlawful love
Definition
(adj) having no legally established claim
Synonyms
:
wrongful
Example Sentence
the wrongful heir to the throne
Definition
(adj) contrary to or forbidden by law
Synonyms
:
illegitimate
,
illicit
,
outlaw
,
outlawed
Example Sentence
an illegitimate seizure of power
illicit trade
an outlaw strike
unlawful measures
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