unlawfully
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that is not permitted by law; illegally or without legal authorization.
Usage
The adverb "unlawfully" is used to describe an action that is performed in violation of the law, a statute, or a legal rule. It modifies verbs to indicate the illegal nature of the action. * The police arrested him for unlawfully entering the property. * The company was accused of unlawfully obtaining its competitors' trade secrets. * She was dismissed unlawfully without proper notice.
Advanced Usage
- "unlawfully detained": Held in custody without legal justification.
- The human rights report documented cases of protesters being unlawfully detained.
- "unlawfully obtained evidence": Evidence gathered in a way that violates legal procedures, which may be inadmissible in court.
- The defense argued that the confession was unlawfully obtained and should be excluded.
Variants and Related Words
- Unlawful (adjective): Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.
- The court declared the contract unlawful.
- Lawfully (adverb): In a manner that is permitted by or conforms to the law. (Antonym)
- The authorities lawfully seized the assets.
Synonyms
- Illegally: In a way that is contrary to or forbidden by law.
- Illicitly: In a manner not permitted or allowed, especially by laws or rules.
- Wrongfully: In an unjust, dishonest, or illegal way.
Antonyms
- Lawfully
- Legally
- Legitimately
Related Phrases
- Acting unlawfully: Performing an action that is illegal.
- The officer was charged with acting unlawfully while on duty.
Adverb
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not conforming to the law
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they were unlawfully married
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