What does "unlawfully" mean?

In a manner not conforming to the law.

How do you pronounce "unlawfully"?

Pronounced //ʌnˈlɔːfəli//.

Unlawfully

Q: What is a synonym for "unlawfully"?

Common synonyms include: act lawlessly, criminally, disobey safety rules lawlessly, illegally, illegitimately, illicitly.

/ʌnˈlɔːfəli/ adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In a manner not conforming to the law.
"The deceased was unlawfully killed during a riot."

Adverb

1
not conforming to the law wordnet

Synonyms

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act lawlessly criminally disobey safety rules lawlessly illegally illegitimately illicitly

Antonyms

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more legal-rule more tax statute lawfully allowably

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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