mountain pass-the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; we got through the pass before it started to snow.hain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range of mountains, range, chain-a series of hills or mountains; the valley was between two ranges of hills; the plains lay just beyond the mountain range.
unlawful. adj. referring to any action which is in violation of a statute, federal or state constitution, or established legal precedents (against the law).
Report Abuse. Illegal is when it's against the Law, Unlawful is when it's against civil law. I.E. If you break into a house to squat it is illegal and you can be prosecuted and fined/jailed but if you walk in through a open door or climb through an open window it is unlawful and you can only be removed by a civil court.eport Abuse. Illegal is when it's against the Law, Unlawful is when it's against civil law. I.E. If you break into a house to squat it is illegal and you can be prosecuted and fined/jailed but if you walk in through a open door or climb through an open window it is unlawful and you can only be removed by a civil court.