unlawful act
Example Sentences
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Roughley was found guilty of unlawful act manslaughter by a unanimous jury of six men and six women.
From BBC • May 20, 2024
Behavior that rises to a “true threat” must be a “serious expression of intent to commit an unlawful act of violence targeted to a group or individual,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
"The unlawful act of blocking streets in the downtown core is resulting in people being denied the lawful use, enjoyment and operation of their property," police said.
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2022
Cheryl Sullenger wrote that because of Braid’s “defiant attitude and his unlawful act, he has committed unprofessional conduct.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2021
The Weymouth fisherman was also committed, but only on the charge of being engaged in the unlawful act of defrauding His Majesty's revenue, and was allowed out on bail.
From Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
