English · Word Candidate

unlawful

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị cấm; không được phép theo luật

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Adjective

He was charged with unlawful use of a car.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “unlawful” mean?

Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

Is “unlawful” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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