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law
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lly
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in a way that opposes the law
- The company was accused of unlawfully disposing of hazardous waste.
- He was arrested for unlawfully entering private property.
- The evidence was obtained unlawfully and therefore was not admissible in court.
- They were charged with unlawfully copying software.
- Unlawfully, the protestors blocked the main highway, causing traffic chaos.
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