unlawful
Example Sentences
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He said the investigation into the unlawful protest, which prevented the parade, was under way and was "fully resourced".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Another option, something Briffault admits is petty but has been done before, is to slash the salaries of people at the agency responsible for the unlawful behavior, or even folks who worked on it.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
"A large scale criminal investigation is underway regarding unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road," Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
In December 2025, Treasury issued instructions that homeowner assistance fund participants should “cease any unlawful discrimination.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Under the regulations, a federally funded law enforcement program or activity is unlawful if it has a racially discriminatory impact and if that impact cannot be justified by law enforcement necessity.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
