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UNLAWFUL

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Unlawful.

Unlawful - as an adjective

Contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law

Example: "Unlawful measures"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lawful

Unlawful - as an adjective satellite

Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

Example: "An unconventional marriage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
improperunconventional

Not morally right or permissible

Example: "Unlawful love"

Having no legally established claim

Example: "The wrongful heir to the throne"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrongful

Contrary to or forbidden by law

Example: "An illegitimate seizure of power"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illegitimateillicitoutlawoutlawed

Example Sentences

"It is unlawful to drive without a valid driver's license."
"The court declared the search to be unlawful due to a lack of proper warrant."
"Smuggling of drugs is an unlawful activity."
"The company was fined for engaging in unlawful business practices."
"Unauthorized access to someone else's computer is considered unlawful."
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Word Game Points

Is UNLAWFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unlawful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNLAWFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNLAWFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unlawful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNLAWFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UNLAWFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unlawful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNLAWFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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