unlawful
BrE /ʌnˈlɔːfl/ AmE /ʌnˈlɔːfəl/
adjective en → es
not allowed by law; against the law
ilegal, no conforme a la ley
- an unlawful act/acto ilegal
Collocations unlawful activity · unlawful entry
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The police are investigating an unlawful killing.
La policía está investigando un asesinato ilegal.
describing something that breaks a rule or law; illegal
ilegal, no conforme a la ley
- an unlawful act/acto ilegal
Collocations unlawful detention · unlawful search
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The suspect was held in unlawful custody.
El sospechoso fue detenido en custodia ilegal.