Törvényellenes

Törvényellenes is a Hungarian adjective meaning unlawful or contravening the law. It is used to describe actions, measures, or statements that are not permitted by applicable statutes or constitutions, and thus are considered outside the legal framework.

In legal texts, the term can appear in phrases such as törvényellenes cselekedet or törvényellenes tevékenység to label conduct as contrary to law. Whether something is törvényellenes does not by itself determine liability; the specific penalties or remedies depend on the relevant statute, and can range from criminal charges to administrative sanctions or civil consequences.

Etymology-wise, törvényellenes combines törvény (law) with ellenes (opposed to, against). It is distinct from törvényes, which means legal or lawful. The word is common in formal or judicial language, while more colloquial terms for illegality include illegális or simply illegally expressed, depending on context.

The concept covers a range of contexts, including political, economic, and administrative actions that violate legal norms. It may also be used to describe measures or policies that are unconstitutional or otherwise not permitted by the rule of law. In discussions of illegality, distinctions are often made between criminal illegality and administrative or constitutional violations, with the applicable consequences varying by jurisdiction and statute.