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Unlawfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlawfully

 

[ ʌnˈlɔː.fʊli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in legal context

In a manner that is not allowed or permitted by law.

Synonyms

illegally, unjustly, wrongfully

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of acting unlawfully by entering the property without permission.
  • The company was fined for unlawfully disposing of hazardous waste.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in general context

In a way that is contrary to or forbidden by law.

Synonyms

illegally, improperly, unjustly

Examples of usage

  • He was unlawfully detained for questioning by the authorities.
  • The landlord unlawfully evicted the tenants without proper notice.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlawfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilegalmente

🇮🇳 गैरकानूनी रूप से

🇩🇪 rechtswidrig

🇮🇩 secara tidak sah

🇺🇦 незаконно

🇵🇱 nielegalnie

🇯🇵 不法に

🇫🇷 illégalement

🇪🇸 ilegalmente

🇹🇷 yasadışı olarak

🇰🇷 불법으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير قانوني

🇨🇿 nezákonně

🇸🇰 nezákonne

🇨🇳 非法地

🇸🇮 nezakonito

🇮🇸 ólöglega

🇰🇿 заңсыз

🇬🇪 უკანონოდ

🇦🇿 qanunsuz olaraq

🇲🇽 ilegalmente

Etymology

The word 'unlawfully' originates from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'lawfully' meaning 'in accordance with the law'. It has been used in legal and general contexts to describe actions that are not permitted by law. The concept of unlawfulness dates back to the establishment of legal systems to regulate behavior and maintain order within societies.

See also: law, lawbook, lawbreaker, lawbreaking, lawful, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmaker, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, outlaw, unlawful.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,327, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.