unlawfully-moved
|un-law-ful-ly-moved|
B2
/ʌnˈlɔːfəli muːvd/
(unlawfully-move)
illegal relocation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlawfully-moved' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'unlagu,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'lagu' meant 'law.'
Historical Evolution
'unlagu' transformed into the Middle English word 'unlawful,' and eventually became the modern English word 'unlawfully-moved.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not according to law,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'moved in a manner not permitted by law.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved in a manner that is not permitted by law.
The unlawfully-moved goods were confiscated by customs.
Synonyms
illegally-transferredillicitly-relocated
Antonyms
lawfully-movedlegally-transferred
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/19 12:04