American English pronunciation
How to pronounce unlawful
IPA transcription: [ən'lɔfəl]
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Adjective
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contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
“unlawful measures”
“unlawful money”
“unlawful hunters”
Adjective
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not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
“an unconventional marriage”
“improper banking practices”
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contrary to or forbidden by law
“an illegitimate seizure of power”
“illicit trade”
“an outlaw strike”
“unlawful measures”
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not morally right or permissible
“unlawful love”
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having no legally established claim
“the wrongful heir to the throne”
Usage examples
- The court, however, ruled that the game was "not" unlawful.
- At the time, use of the Internet for personal reasons was unlawful.
- According to the Malamati, this saint was virtuous in his unlawfulness.
- According to the Iranian government, the attack was an intentional and unlawful act.
- Unlawful possession is punishable by severe fines and imprisonment.
- He is arguing that the war is manifestly unlawful.
- Punitive damages may be awarded in case of an intentional and unlawful violation.