Meanings
Not allowed by law; illegal.
قانون کے ذریعہ ممنوع; غیر قانونی.
غیر قانونی
Ghair Qanooni
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- unlawful behavior
- unlawful actions
- unlawful entry
Example Sentences
He was arrested for engaging in unlawful activities.
اسے غیر قانونی سرگرمیوں میں ملوث ہونے پر گرفتار کیا گیا۔
Usay ghair qanooni sargarmiyon mein mulavas honay par giraftar kiya gaya.
The contract was declared unlawful due to fraudulent activities.
معاہدہ دھوکے باز سرگرمیوں کی وجہ سے غیر قانونی قرار دیا گیا۔
Muaheda dhoke baz sargarmiyon ki wajah se ghair qanooni qarar diya gaya.
Unlawful access to the site could lead to severe penalties.
سائٹ تک غیر قانونی رسائی سخت سزاؤں کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Site tak ghair qanooni rasai sakht sazaon ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'unlawful' as 'not lawful', just add 'un' to 'lawful'.
Visualize a gavel striking down on something marked as 'unlawful'.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکے کے پیچھے کوئی قانون نہیں ہوتا
Dhoke ke peeche koi qanoon nahin hota
There is no law behind deceit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "un- + lawful" — not lawful; not permitted by law
First known use: 14th century
The term 'unlawful' has been used in English since the medieval period, deriving from 'lawful' with the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not'. This reflects its continuous usage in legal and everyday discussions.