Difference between Lawless and Unlawful

What is the difference between Lawless and Unlawful?

Lawless as an adjective is not governed by any law. while Unlawful as an adjective is prohibited. not permitted by law, may refer to civil or criminal law (see illegal).

Lawless

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not governed by any law. Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal. Not restrained by the law or by discipline; unruly, disorderly.

Example sentence: Birds of a lawless, bigoted feather bully together.

Unlawful

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Prohibited. Not permitted by law, may refer to civil or criminal law (see illegal).

Example sentence: What prudent merchant will hazard his fortunes in any new branch of commerce when he knows not that his plans may be rendered unlawful before they can be executed?

We hope you now know whether to use Lawless or Unlawful in your sentence.

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