CEFR B1

unlawful

adjective

Meaning

Not permitted by law; illegal.

Examples

Possessing stolen goods is an unlawful act.
The company was fined for engaging in unlawful business practices.

Synonyms: illegal, illicit, criminal, forbidden

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unlawful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlɔːfəl/

Definition

Not permitted by law; illegal.

Examples

Possessing stolen goods is an unlawful act.
The company was fined for engaging in unlawful business practices.
He was charged with unlawful entry into the building.

How to Use unlawful

unlawful of (prepositional phrase): Not permitted by law, in relation to something. — "It is unlawful of him to operate without a license."

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