Unlawfully (Adverb)
Meaning
Not conforming to the law; "they were unlawfully married".
Examples
- The company was fined for unlawfully dumping toxic waste into the river.
- She was arrested for unlawfully entering the restricted area without permission.
- The government was accused of unlawfully detaining the protesters for several days.
- The couple discovered they were unlawfully married due to a technicality in the paperwork.
- The driver was charged with unlawfully using a handheld device while operating a vehicle.