unlawfulness

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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

But the true scope of their unlawfulness can only be appreciated by viewing them collectively.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2025

In the ruling, Sir Peter rejected the Duke's case, finding that there had not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision to downgrade Prince Harry's security status, and that any departure from policy was justified.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

This unlawfulness of the ceremonies in themselves hath been proved by us already, and shall yet again be proved in this dispute.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George