unlawful
Pronunciation: [ʌnˈlɔːfəl]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The police stopped the man for selling unlawful drugs on the street.
Example
It is not unlawful to help someone in need; in fact, it's often encouraged.
Example
What happens if someone does something unlawful?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
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Why do some people think that lying can be unlawful even if it’s not against the law?
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