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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