noun
unlaw
Unlaw (noun) means a crime, an illegal action.
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noun
1
A crime, an illegal action.
2
Absence of law; lawlessness.
3
A fine exacted from a transgressor of the law.
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Etymology
From Middle English unlawe, unlaȝ, unlage, from Old English unlagu (“violation of law, illegality, injustice, lawlessness”), equivalent to un- (“lack or absence of”) + law.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of unlaw?
"unlaw" (noun) means a crime, an illegal action.
What are the different meanings of unlaw?
"unlaw" has 3 main meanings: 1. A crime, an illegal action; 2. Absence of law; lawlessness; 3. A fine exacted from a transgressor of the law.