unlawful

//ʌnˈlɔːfəl//
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Adjective

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1

Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules; illegal.

The court ruled that the search was unlawful.

2

Born to parents who are not married to each other; illegitimate.

In the past, unlawful children faced social discrimination.