unlawful

Example Sentences

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"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

He pleaded not guilty to charges including unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, and Polymarket said at the time that "insider trading has no place" on the platform.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin sued the IRS over the unlawful disclosure of his returns.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

It is, in fact, difficult to tally all the ways in which this gag order is unlawful.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“This is an unlawful assembly,” blared a voice from the chopper.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro