unlawfulness

Example Sentences

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“That unlawfulness — of seizing U.S. business interests, nationalizing them, in a way that was not in accordance with the required procedures — is not a basis for using force,” Schmitt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

“We’re not going to allow any unlawfulness and any disruption of any celebration of one’s heritage in this city,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a security briefing.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

In the ruling, Sir Peter rejected the Duke's case, finding that there had not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision to downgrade Prince Harry's security status, and that any departure from policy was justified.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

“We will not consent to fait accompli and unlawfulness on the island.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

It is not true that we must choose between the denial or the unlawfulness of leisure; thanks to rent and its natural duration, leisure may arise from labor and saving.

From Sophisms of the Protectionists by White, Horace