unlawful

Example Sentences

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Khan has repeatedly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, with his lawyers describing the decision as "unlawful, procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

As city attorney, he said, he was empowered to tell city officials when a proposed action was unlawful and refuse to support it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

Even in the dark she knew the way better than he did, and she thought it essential that Simon’s presence not be discovered, given their unlawful plans for the day to come.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood