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unlawful

un·law·ful

unlawful

 
pronunciation:
uhn law fl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: not allowed by law; illegal.
It is unlawful to drive through a red light.
synonyms:
illegal
antonyms:
lawful, legal
similar words:
banned, criminal, forbidden, outlawed, unconstitutional
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derivations: unlawfully (adv.), unlawfulness (n.)
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