gesetzwidrig — meaning in English

English meaning

• illegally adverb In a way that breaks the law.
• lawless adj Having no laws or effective government controlling it.
• outlawed adj Made illegal; banned by law.
• unlawful adjective Against the law; not legally permitted.

Senses

gesetzwidrig is used for these senses in English:

• against the law (legal) Illegal; forbidden by law.
• illegally In a manner contrary to law.
• lawless Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
• outlawed (of an act) put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
• unlawful (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

lawless — full definition

1. adj Having no laws or effective government controlling it.
2. adj Ignoring or violating the law; unruly and out of control.

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