Unlawfully

//ʌnˈlɔːfəli// adv

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Definitions

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

    "The deceased was unlawfully killed during a riot."

Adverb
  1. 1
    not conforming to the law wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
illegallycriminallyforbiddenlyillegallyillegitimatelyillicitly

Example

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"ICE's press release states that WSO officers "will not question individuals about their citizenship, alienage or removability, nor will they process aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States.""

Etymology

From unlawful + -ly or un- + lawfully.

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