What is another word for unlawfully?

Pronunciation: [ʌnlˈɔːfəlɪ] (IPA)

Unlawfully is an adverb used to describe actions or behaviors that are prohibited by law. There are several synonyms for the term such as illegally, wrongfully, illicitly, criminally, feloniously, and improperly. Each of these words is used in legal contexts to indicate that an act has been carried out in a manner that is not permitted by law. For example, individuals who commit crimes such as theft, fraud, murder, or drug trafficking are considered to have acted unlawfully. It is important to note that these terms are often used interchangeably in legal proceedings and have similar meanings in the context of law enforcement.

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What are the opposite words for unlawfully?

Unlawfully is a word that describes behavior that is contrary to the law. Antonyms for unlawfully would be legal, law-abiding, legitimate, authorized, or lawful. Legal refers to actions or events that are in accordance with the law, whereas law-abiding refers to individuals who follow the law. Legitimate denotes actions or decisions that are authorized or reasonable in a given situation. Authorized means sanctioned by someone or something in authority, and lawful refers to actions or behavior that are in compliance with the law. These antonyms for unlawfully imply adherence to the law, rules, or established procedures.

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Usage examples for Unlawfully

And in an impressive voice he read out a warrant for the apprehension of the Reverend Robert Carlton, Clerk in Holy Orders, on a charge of unlawfully and maliciously setting fire to the parish church of Long Stow, in the County of Suffolk, on the night of the 24th or the morning of the 25th June, in the year of grace 1882; the warrant was signed by two justices-Sir Wilton Gleed of Long Stow Hall, and Canon Wilders of Lakenhall.
"Peccavi"
E. W. Hornung
Instead of artisans, white men to be held as hostages, he received a firm message, holding out no hope of friendship unless he set at liberty all those he had so long unlawfully detained.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
You imagine you healed some people at Jenne, and you are accused not only of practising medicine unlawfully, but even of having poisoned a patient-nothing less!
"The Saint"
Antonio Fogazzaro Commentator: William Roscoe Thayer

Famous quotes with Unlawfully

  • The creative works of the entertainment industry belong to the millions of people who make them and are not for others to steal or unlawfully distribute.
    Dan Glickman
  • Maybe... there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for unlawfully detaining 120 people. Maybe they just got carried away with last year's idea of pre-emptive strikes and thought, 'Let's not wait for an actual crime to occur. Let's get the innocent.
    Mark Thomas
  • It amazes me that anyone would dare point to Jesus Christ in moral judgement. You had better have clean hands and a pure heart before you point a finger at the Son of God... Jesus never sinned once, in thought, word, or in deed. He never lied, stole, hated, lusted, coveted, murdered, or dishonoured his parents. Let's now turn the mirror back on you. When was the last time you burned with unlawfully sexual fantasies? You don't need to reply to that. God knows the answer... So take a little advice from a fellow sinner - stop pointing your sin-stained finger at perfection, and instead look at your own self-righteous and duplicitous heart, before it's too late.
    Ray Comfort

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