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Unlawful vs Unlicensed - What's the difference?

unlawful | unlicensed |

As adjectives the difference between unlawful and unlicensed

is that unlawful is prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) while unlicensed is not licensed; not officially authorized.

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.

    unlicensed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not licensed; not officially authorized
  • Free from requiring a license.

    • Related terms

    * ineligible * unqualified

    Antonyms

    * licensed

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