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).
malice aforethought. n. 1. (Law) the predetermination to do an unlawful act, esp to kill or seriously injure. 2. (Law) the intent with which an unlawful killing is effected, which must be proved for the crime to constitute murder. See also murder, manslaughter.