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unlawful

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈlɔːfəl]

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Learn how to use unlawful in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

Helping others in distress is not an unlawful act; it is actually a kind thing to do.

Example

Why do some people think that lying can be unlawful even if it’s not against the law?

How to pronounce unlawful

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈlɔːfəl]

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