against the law

idiom

: not legal
Stealing is against the law.

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Most Americans think that should be against the law. Anthony Salvanto july 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025 If the Supreme Court does not act against the law this week, TikTok's ban in the U.S. will go through as planned. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 In June 2023, a federal judge ruled against the law, calling it unconstitutional. Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Despite recent backlash against the law, many lawmakers were conflicted about passing the two bills, especially Democrats. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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