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unlawful act

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Definitions from Case Law

United States Supreme Court

any act (involving) the use of any electronic, mechanical, or other device (as defined in section 2510(5) of this title) in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or any regulation of standard promulgated pursuant thereto.

Defined by the Supreme Court in Gelbard v. United States, 408 U.S. 41 (1972).

United States Code

18 U.S.C. § 3504 — as used in this section

As used in this section “unlawful act” means any act the use of any electronic, mechanical, or other device (as defined in section 2510(5) of this title) in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or any regulation or standard promulgated pursuant thereto.