Antonyms for lawfulness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : law-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔ fəl

Definition of lawfulness

Origin : c.1300, laghful; cf. Old Norse logfullr (see law). Related: Lawfully; lawfulness.

noun legality

Example sentences :

But it will be proper to consider how far the lawfulness, which Virgil speaks of, extends.
Extract from : « The Rights of War and Peace » by Hugo Grotius

But else there is no necessity of it, and therefore no lawfulness.
Extract from : « A Christian Directory (Part 2 of 4) » by Richard Baxter

In one thing, then, did Francis mishear the edict of lawfulness.
Extract from : « The Life of Francis Thompson » by Everard Meynell

True, you may have a scruple of conscience as to the lawfulness of allowing a sin which you might prevent.
Extract from : « Hypatia » by Charles Kingsley

The ministers were consulted regarding the lawfulness of resistance to force.
Extract from : « The Beginners of a Nation » by Edward Eggleston.

The denial of the lawfulness of hearing the parish ministers in England.
Extract from : « The Beginners of a Nation » by Edward Eggleston.

What could I say to this gentleman when he pressed me to yield to him, and argued the lawfulness of it?
Extract from : « The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) » by Daniel Defoe

And the lawfulness or unity of all nature only another formula?
Extract from : « The Will to Doubt » by Alfred H. Lloyd

Is it asked, how can all this be reconciled with the lawfulness of capital punishment?
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus » by G. A. Chadwick

Revolution is not the abolition of human government, but a change in its form, and its lawfulness depends on circumstances.
Extract from : « A Letter to the Hon. Samuel Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill. » by Hancock

Synonyms for lawfulness

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