unlawful

Example Sentences

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As city attorney, he said, he was empowered to tell city officials when a proposed action was unlawful and refuse to support it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In February, the High Court ruled that the terrorist group designation was unlawful, and the UK government is appealing against the decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"All regions and relevant authorities are required to... launch tough crackdowns on illegal and unlawful activities", including the falsification of safety data, unclear headcounts of underground workers and illegal contracting, it added.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

She felt it should be unlawful, allowing someone to conceal the name of a parent.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng