Unlawfulness

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlɔːfəlnɪs/

Definitions of unlawfulness

noun the quality or state of being unlawful; illegality

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the unlawfulness of stealing.

A2 She was unaware of the unlawfulness of parking in a disabled spot.

B1 The lawyer argued against the unlawfulness of the new tax law.

B2 The court case focused on proving the unlawfulness of the defendant's actions.

C1 The book delves into the complexities of the unlawfulness of corporate fraud.

C2 The professor's lecture on the unlawfulness of war crimes was eye-opening.

Examples of unlawfulness in a Sentence

formal The court ruled on the unlawfulness of the defendant's actions.

informal They got in trouble for the unlawfulness of their behavior.

slang They were busted for the unlawfulness of their scheme.

figurative The unlawfulness of their relationship was like a dark cloud hanging over them.

Grammatical Forms of unlawfulness

• plural: unlawfulnesses
• comparative: more unlawful
• superlative: most unlawful
• present tense: is unlawful
• future tense: will be unlawful
• perfect tense: has been unlawful
• continuous tense: is being unlawful
• singular: unlawfulness
• positive degree: unlawful
• infinitive: to be unlawful
• gerund: unlawfulness
• participle: unlawful

Origin and Evolution of unlawfulness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unlawfulness' originated from Middle English, specifically from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'lawfulness' meaning 'compliance with the law'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unlawfulness' has retained its original meaning of not conforming to the law, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of moral or ethical wrongness beyond just legal violations.