Unlawful — synonyms, unlawful antonyms, definition

1. unlawful (o)

amiss astray erring erroneous faulty imperfect unfair wrong

2. unlawful (a)

amiss astray banned barbarous baseborn bastard bootleg contraband corrupt criminal crooked dishonest erring erroneous fatherless faulty felonious flagitious forbidden hot • • •

3. unlawful (Adjective)

illegitimate improper outlaw outlawed unconventional wrongful lawful

unlawful (Adjective) — Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. ex. "unlawful banking practices"

unlawful (Adjective) — Contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law. ex. "unlawful measures" ex. "unlawful money" ex. "unlawful hunters"

unlawful (Adjective) — Not morally right or permissible. ex. "unlawful love"

unlawful (Adjective) — Having no legally established claim. ex. "the unlawful heir to the throne"

unlawful (Adjective) — Contrary to or forbidden by law. ex. "unlawful measures"

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