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Meaning of the word unlawfully in English

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unlawfully

US /ʌnˈlɑː.fəl.i/
UK /ʌnˈlɑː.fəl.i/
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Adverb

1.

in a manner that is contrary to law or regulation

Example:
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He was arrested for unlawfully possessing a firearm.
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The company was accused of unlawfully dumping toxic waste.
Synonym:
illegallyillicitlyunjustlywrongfully
Synonym:
lawfullylegally
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