unlawful

/ʌnlˈɔːfə‍l/

/ənˈɫɔfəɫ/

unlawful

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

synonyms : improper

contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law

antonyms : lawful

having no legally established claim

synonyms : wrongful

not morally right or permissible

Examples

1. The situation with Navalny is completely unlawful.

2. It's unlawful.

3. This unlawful detention lasted 23 months.

4. Maybe they're unlawful.