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Definition unlawful in British English

unlawful adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈlɔːf(ə)l/
1

something that is unlawful is illegal, especially something that would be considered legal in a different situation

Example

The jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing.

Synonyms and related words
illegal unlawful shady
Definition unlawful in British English