adjective
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Synonyms
Examples
- an unconventional marriage
- improper banking practices
adjective
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
Examples
- unlawful measures
- unlawful money
- unlawful hunters
adjective
not morally right or permissible
Examples
- unlawful love
adjective
having no legally established claim
Synonyms
Examples
- the wrongful heir to the throne
adjective
contrary to or forbidden by law
Synonyms
Examples
- an illegitimate seizure of power
- illicit trade
- an outlaw strike
- unlawful measures