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unlawful [2 records]

Record 1 2024-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private Law
DEF

Contrary to or unauthorized by law...

CONT

When applied to promises, agreements, or contracts, the term "unlawful" denotes that such agreements have no legal effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit privé

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho privado
OBS

ilegal: Término reproducido de Law Terminology con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra.

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Record 2 2009-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Private Law
CONT

The law disapproves of such conduct because it is immoral or contrary to public policy. Unlawful does not necessarily imply criminality, although the term is sufficiently broad to induce it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Droit privé

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de ilícitos civiles (common law)
  • Derecho privado
OBS

Reproducido de Law Terminology con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra.

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