transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌnlɔ:fʊl ]
If something is unlawful , the law does not allow you to do it. ( FORMAL )
...employees who believe their dismissal was unlawful...
A pushed-in window indicated unlawful entry.
= illegal
≠ lawful
ADJ
• un‧law‧ful‧ly
...the councils’ assertion that the government acted unlawfully in imposing the restrictions.
ADV : ADV with v