Unlawful

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.

Example Sentences

The court declared the search unlawful.

The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons.

Example Expressions

unlawful act

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

illegal, forbidden, prohibited, unauthorized

Entry 2

illegal, illegitimate, forbidden, illicit, criminal

Antonyms

lawful, legal, authorized, legitimate

Entry 1

lawful, legal, authorized, legitimate

Entry 2

lawful, legal, legitimate

Collocations

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