English Explanatory Dictionary

unlawfully

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a manner not conforming to the law.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈlɔːfəli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unlawfully.wav

Word forms

unlawfully more unlawfully most unlawfully

Etymology

From unlawful + -ly or un- + lawfully.

Synonyms

illegally criminally forbiddenly illegitimately illicitly unlawfully

Antonyms

lawfully

Related words

impermissibly
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