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unlawful vs outlawed

outlawed vs unlawful

unlawful and outlawed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unlawful No Yes No No
outlawed No Yes No No
As adjectives, unlawful and outlawed are synonyms defined as:
  • unlawful and outlawed: contrary to or forbidden by law
Other synonyms of unlawful include illegitimate, illicit, outlaw.
unlawful (adjective) outlawed (adjective)
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law contrary to or forbidden by law
contrary to or forbidden by law
having no legally established claim
not morally right or permissible
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
Difference between unlawful and outlawed

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