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unlawful

/ən'lɔfəl/

Synonyms of unlawful Antonyms of unlawful Examples of unlawful Usage of unlawful Parts of unlawful Definition that contains unlawful Words sounding like unlawful Explanation of unlawful

adjective
contrary to or forbidden by law
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"unlawful measures"

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illegitimate illicit outlaw outlawed illegal
adjective
having no legally established claim
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wrongful illegitimate
adjective
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
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improper unconventional irregular
adjective
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
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"unlawful measures" "unlawful money" "unlawful hunters"

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wrongful lawless outlaw wide-open

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lawful
adjective
not morally right or permissible
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"unlawful love"

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illicit

Synonyms & Similar Words

illegal corrupt crooked outlaw irregular illegitimate improper illicit unconventional outlawed wrongful lawless unlawfulness wide-open