unlawful
Произношение: [ʌnˈlɔːfəl]
Слово
Контекст: «law»
(adjective) something that is not allowed by the law. If an action is unlawful, it means you could get in trouble for doing it because it goes against the rules set by the government.
Пример
The police stopped the man for selling unlawful drugs on the street.
Пример
It is not unlawful to help someone in need; in fact, it's often encouraged.
Пример
What happens if someone does something unlawful?
Контекст: «morality»
(adjective) an action that is considered wrong or against moral standards. If something is unlawful in this sense, it means that it is not just against the law, but also seen as bad by most people.
Пример
Many believe that stealing is an unlawful act that harms the community.
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Helping others in distress is not an unlawful act; it is actually a kind thing to do.
Пример
Why do some people think that lying can be unlawful even if it’s not against the law?
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