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unlawfulness Antonyms
Opposite of unlawfulness
Pinning down the opposite of unlawfulness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being contrary to, prohibited by, or not authorized by law.
Usage Example
"The defense attorney argued that the search of the premises was marked by clear lawfulness."
Strongest
lawfulness
legality
Strong
legitimacy
validity
permissibility
Similar words to unlawfulness
Words similar to unlawfulness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
illegality
illicitness
criminality
lawlessness
illegitimacy
wrongfulness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unlawfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unlawfulness