unlawful

Example Sentences

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The short-barreled rifle was deemed unlawful because it did not meet the minimum federal requirement of 16 inches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In February, the High Court ruled that the terrorist group designation was unlawful, and the UK government is appealing against the decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"All regions and relevant authorities are required to... launch tough crackdowns on illegal and unlawful activities", including the falsification of safety data, unclear headcounts of underground workers and illegal contracting, it added.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Under the regulations, a federally funded law enforcement program or activity is unlawful if it has a racially discriminatory impact and if that impact cannot be justified by law enforcement necessity.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander