n. The character or state of being unlawful; illegality; contrariety to law.
n. Illegitimacy.
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n. the quality of failing to conform to law
Word Usage
"Like Hamdi, he's relenquished his U.S. citizenship by implication, and by his admissions while in the brig, he's established the "unlawfulness" and the "enemy combatant" status."