"contrary to law, illegal," c. 1300, from un- (1) "not" + lawful. Unlawful assembly is recorded in statutes from late 15c. Related: Unlawfully. Old English had a noun unlagu ("unlaw") "illegal action, abuse of law."
实用例句
1. The government's indictment against the three men alleged unlawful trading.
政府在对这三个人的起诉书中指控他们从事非法贸易。
来自柯林斯例句
2. A pushed-in window indicated unlawful entry.
往里推开的窗户表明有人非法入内。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The two police officers were accused of unlawful killing.
这两名警员被控非法杀人。
来自《权威词典》
4. It is unjust and unlawful to discriminate against people of other races.
歧视外族人是不公正的,也是违法的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. It is unlawful for factories to emit black smoke into the air.
