against the law

idiom

: not legal
Stealing is against the law.

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The public consumption of cannabis would also remain against the law. A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Consuming the drink while inside your vehicle is against the law. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025 Samantha Chapman, advocacy manager at the ACLU of South Dakota, said the organization is exploring its options against the law. Sarah Raza, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025 For a hearing on an emergency order to block an executive order against the law firm Perkins Coie, the Department of Justice opted to send Chad Mizelle, Attorney General Pam Bondi's chief of staff, to argue on behalf of the government. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for against the law

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“Against the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/against%20the%20law. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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