unlawful

Adjective

(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).

Japanese Meaning

違法な / 不法な / 法律に反する

The company faced severe penalties after engaging in unlawful accounting practices.

その会社は違法な会計処理に関与した後、厳しい罰則に直面した。

Sense（1）

(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).

He was charged with unlawful use of a car.

more unlawful

（ comparative ）

most unlawful

（ superlative ）