Synonyms of unlawfulness
14 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for unlawfulness is crime. Other synonyms of unlawfulness are lawlessness, criminality, delinquency, perpetration and illegalness. The opposite of unlawfulness is legality.
Synonyms and similar words for unlawfulness
nounThe state of being unlawful.
- lawlessnessA lack of law; a lack of law and order; anarchy.
- unlawA crime, an illegal action.
- illegality
- illegalnessThe quality of being illegal; illegality.
- criminalityA criminal act.
- feloniousnessThe quality of being felonious.
- illicitnessThe characteristic of being illicit.
nounAn unlawful act.
- crimeA specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
- criminal offenceA crime.
- delinquencyA criminal offense.
- malefactionA crime, an offense, an evil deed.
- perpetrationSomething (such as a crime) that is perpetrated.
- offense
- outrage
Opposite of unlawfulness
nounThe state of being unlawful.
- lawfulnessProperty of being lawful, of obeying the law.
- legalityLawfulness.
- legalnessThe state of being legal, or within the law.
- law
- rule of law
Meaning of unlawfulness
- noun The state of being unlawful.
- noun An unlawful act.
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Questions about synonyms of unlawfulness
- What is another word for unlawfulness?
- Unlawfulness has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crime, lawlessness, criminality, delinquency, perpetration and illegalness.
- What is the opposite of unlawfulness?
- The opposite of unlawfulness is legality. Other antonyms of unlawfulness are lawfulness, legalness and law.
- What does unlawfulness mean?
- Unlawfulness means the state of being unlawful.
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