unlawfully
- a word derived from unlawful.
Example Sentences
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He was previously sentenced to two concurrent 12-month prison terms for unlawfully accessing people's confidential NHS information - including Angharad's.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
In federal court last spring, three families challenged the executive order on behalf of themselves and others in their positions, arguing that the order unlawfully stripped their children of citizenship.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
Earl Decastro, 47, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, unlawfully causing fire with great bodily injury and the illegal possession of more than 100 pounds of dangerous fireworks, according to the Orange County district attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The Patent and Market Court in Stockholm said "Pricerunner is deemed to have suffered damage as a result of Google having, for many years, unlawfully favoured its own price comparison service."
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
As one Query admitted with Unanimity was, "Are any concerned in buying or vending Goods unlawfully imported, or prize Goods?"
From John Woolman's Journal by Woolman, John
