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Unlawful vs Lawful - What's the difference?

unlawful | lawful | Antonyms |

Lawful is a antonym of unlawful.



As adjectives the difference between unlawful and lawful

is that unlawful is prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) while lawful is conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.

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.

    lawful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.

    • Synonyms

    * just * legitimate * licit

    Antonyms

    * unlawful

    Derived terms

    * lawfully