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Unlawful

adjective

/ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.

The court declared the search unlawful.

The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons.

unlawful act

illegal, forbidden, prohibited, unauthorized, illegitimate, illicit, criminal

Entry 1

illegal, forbidden, prohibited, unauthorized

Entry 2

illegal, illegitimate, forbidden, illicit, criminal

lawful, legal, authorized, legitimate

Entry 1

lawful, legal, authorized, legitimate

Entry 2

lawful, legal, legitimate

unlawful activity, unlawful entry, unlawful arrest, unlawful act, unlawful behavior, unlawful possession

Entry 1

unlawful activity, unlawful entry, unlawful arrest

Entry 2

unlawful act, unlawful behavior, unlawful possession, unlawful entry

Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak or faint.

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Not enough; inadequate.

deserving praise or approval

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection