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Unlawful vs Illegally - What's the difference?

unlawful | illegally |

As an adjective unlawful

is prohibited]]; not permitted by law (either [[civil law|civil or criminal law; see illegal).

As an adverb illegally is

in a manner contrary to law.

unlawful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Prohibited]]; not permitted by law (either [[civil law, civil or criminal law; see illegal).
    • He was charged with unlawful use of a car.

    illegally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner contrary to law.
    • He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant.

    Antonyms

    * legally