2007-03-28 10:08:37 · 16 answers · asked by hobble36 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
one is against the law, the other is a sick bird?
2007-03-30 01:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006, there is no difference between the meaning of unlawful and illegal.
Illegal, or unlawful, is used to describe something that is prohibited or not authorized by law or, more generally, by rules specific to a particular situation (such as a game).
Unlawful:
1. not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
Illegal:
1. forbidden by law or statute.Synonyms 1. unlawful; illegitimate; illicit;...
2007-03-28 10:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No difference.Usually you say something is illegal because it is against the law.In the wording of laws the word unlawful is usually used in the text.
2007-03-29 05:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, none. it depends on the context as to which term must be used.
one example. breaking and entering is illegal. un authorized entry is considered an unlawful entry but may be justified in some instances such as to give aid to someone in need of help and unable to get any unless someone enters without permission.
2007-03-28 10:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no difference. If something is unlawful, it is against the law. If something is illegal, it is also against the law. Two terminologies for the same meaning.
2007-03-28 10:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Grampa 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Illegal usually relates to a criminal offence. Unlawful can be used in the same way but can also sometimes be used to refer to a civil or tortious activity.
2007-03-28 10:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by ell_073 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the word unlawful is just a figure of speach NOT against the law. Illegal IS against the law.
2007-03-28 10:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have caught a lot of people including a top Consultant with that one. They all try to look very intelligent when explaining the answer to you. Then when you give them the punch line i like to watch their faces.
HA HA HA
2007-03-28 13:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No difference.
2007-03-28 10:11:34 · answer #9 · answered by william74044 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One is spelled correctly and the other isn't.
Seriously, what don't you understand about two words that mean exactly the same thing?
2007-03-28 10:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋