unlaw

Meanings

• adjective

  Not in accordance with or authorised by law; illegal.

  - "His actions were unlawful."
  - "The sale of drugs is an unlawful activity."

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Variants

List of all variants of unlaw that leads to same result
in-law , in-laws , in-law apartment , aunt-in-law , aunt-in-laws , aunts-in-law , brother-in-law , brothers-in-law , daughter-in-law , daughters-in-law , father-in-law , fathers-in-law , mother-in-law , mothers-in-law , sister-in-law , sisters-in-law , son-in-law , sons-in-law , uncle-in-law , uncles-in-law

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Etymology

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Old English unlēah; akin to unleasen, unloosen, unlawful is not lawful, not free, not loosed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unlaw' is derived from Old English 'unlēah'.

2. The word 'unlaw' is often used interchangeably with the term 'illegal'.

3. In some legal contexts, the term 'unlawful' is used to describe an act that is not specifically prohibited by law but is still considered improper or contrary to public policy.

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Related Concepts

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1. illegal: Synonym of 'unlawful'. Refers to something that is not permitted by law.

2. criminal: Related term that refers to someone who has committed a crime, which is an unlawful act.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'unlaw' is often used to depict lawlessness, rebellion, or criminal activity. It is a common theme in various genres, including crime novels, Westerns, and historical dramas.

How to Memorize "unlaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person breaking the law, or a sign that says 'No Trespassing' or 'Do Not Enter'. Visualize the concept of lawlessness and the consequences of disobeying the law.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unlaw' with the word 'illegal' or 'criminal'. Use mnemonics like 'Unlaw = Un-lawful = Illegal'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence or phrase that includes the word 'unlaw' and helps you remember its meaning, such as 'Unlaw means not allowed by the law'.

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