within the law

idiom

1
: agreeing with the law : legal
He says that everything he did was within the law.
2
: in a legal way
With the organization under so much scrutiny, it is even more important that they work/operate within the law.

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While Tennessee lawmakers have been hesitant to legalize marijuana in the state, Buds & Brews creatively works within the law to provide its THC experience to patrons. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 6 June 2024 So, how are these poker rooms able to function within the law? Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024 Once the opposition takes power, the most important step is to end violence and restore order while ensuring that all security forces act within the law. Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015 Amélie says there should be more flexibility within the law to let students use their phones in ways that help them with their schoolwork. Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within the law 

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“Within the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20the%20law. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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