What does unlaw mean?
Unlaw means (obsolete) A crime, an illegal action..
Unlaw
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A crime, an illegal action..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A crime, an illegal action.
- Absence of law; lawlessness.
- (obsolete) A fine exacted from a transgressor of the law.
- (transitive) To deprive of the authority or character of law.
- (transitive) To put beyond the protection of the law; to outlaw.
- (transitive, obsolete, Scots law) To fine.
Example Sentences
In regard to abortion we are now lawless. The law of the land is no law at all; that is, unlaw reigns.
Synonyms for unlaw
Antonyms for unlaw
Related Words
Word Forms
- unlaws
- unlawing
- unlawed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unlaw?
Common synonyms include malefaction, crime, criminal offence, criminality.
What is the opposite of unlaw?
Possible antonyms include lawfulness, legality, legalness.
How do you use unlaw in a sentence?
In regard to abortion we are now lawless. The law of the land is no law at all; that is, unlaw reigns.
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