unlawfulness

Example Sentences

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“That unlawfulness — of seizing U.S. business interests, nationalizing them, in a way that was not in accordance with the required procedures — is not a basis for using force,” Schmitt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Ms Rayner told Newsnight there had been "no wrongdoing" and "no unlawfulness".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

“We will not consent to fait accompli and unlawfulness on the island.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

There’s been a climate of fear and rampant unlawfulness downtown for years now, which must change.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2020

Is it to be wondered that the people follow their every day pursuits on the Sabbath when they know not the unlawfulness of so doing? 

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.