This is the 2248th most frequent Dutch word.
onwettig
"Onwettig" means "illegal" or "unlawful" in English.
In this sentence, 'onwettig' is used to refer to actions that are against the law or regulations.
Het is onwettig om te rijden zonder een geldig rijbewijs.
It is unlawful to drive without a valid driver's license.
Here, 'onwettig' describes behaviors or practices that contravene established legal statutes or standards.
Men heeft vastgesteld dat enige concurrentiepraktijken van het bedrijf onwettig waren.
It was determined that some of the company's competitive practices were illegal.
In this case, 'onwettige' qualifies the act of dumping as breaching environmental laws or policies.