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unlawful vs outlaw

outlaw vs unlawful

unlawful is not a noun while outlaw is a noun.

unlawful and outlaw both are adjectives.

unlawful is not a verb while outlaw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unlawful No Yes No No
outlaw Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, unlawful and outlaw are synonyms defined as:
  • unlawful and outlaw: contrary to or forbidden by law
Other synonyms of unlawful include illegitimate, illicit, outlawed.
unlawful (noun) outlaw (noun)
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
unlawful (adjective) outlaw (adjective)
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law contrary to or forbidden by law
contrary to or forbidden by law disobedient to or defiant of law
having no legally established claim
not morally right or permissible
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
unlawful (verb) outlaw (verb)
declare illegal; outlaw
Difference between unlawful and outlaw

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