Unlawful
/ʌnˈlɔː.fəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not authorized by law; illegal.
The company faced penalties for unlawful business practices.
Forms
- unlawfully
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Commentary
Use 'unlawful' to describe acts or conditions that contravene the law, often broader than 'illegal' which may imply criminality.
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