unlawful (Meaning)
unlawful (s)
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
not morally right or permissible
having no legally established claim
contrary to or forbidden by law
unlawful (a)
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
unlawful (a.)
Not lawful; contrary to law.
Synonyms & Antonyms of unlawful
unlawful Sentence Examples
- The unlawful seizure of property was a blatant violation of the Constitution.
- The government's unlawful detention of citizens raised serious concerns about civil liberties.
- The sale of illegal drugs is an unlawful activity that poses a threat to public health.
- The police were justified in using force to apprehend the unlawful suspect.
- The unlawful actions of the protestors resulted in widespread damage and chaos.
- The driver was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.
- The employer faces charges for unlawful discrimination against a protected class.
- The unlawful use of copyrighted materials constitutes infringement.
- The unlawful release of sensitive information put the nation's security at risk.
- The unlawful destruction of property is a serious crime that can have severe consequences.
FAQs About the word unlawful
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention, contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law, not morally right or permissible, having no legally
criminal, illicit,illegal,wrongful, prohibited, forbidden, lawless, immoral, felonious, unauthorized
permitted, righteous, good, legitimate, right, good, ethical, ethical, legal, lawful
The unlawful seizure of property was a blatant violation of the Constitution.
The government's unlawful detention of citizens raised serious concerns about civil liberties.
The sale of illegal drugs is an unlawful activity that poses a threat to public health.
The police were justified in using force to apprehend the unlawful suspect.
