unlawful
adjective/ʌnˈlɔfəl/
Frequency rank: #5,935 most common English word
Meaning
Not permitted by law; illegal.
Example sentence
The police arrested him for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Synonyms & related words
- illegal
- criminal
- prohibited
- forbidden
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