Unlawfulness
/ʌnˈlɔːfʊlnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being illegal or contrary to law.
The unlawfulness of the action led to its nullification.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote actions or situations that violate statutory or common law.
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