against the law

phrase

: not legal
Stealing is against the law.

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Meanwhile, Murphy has started collecting signatures on a petition against the law and plans to lobby state lawmakers to repeal it. — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Both minor parties repeated Monday their plans to vote against the law. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Kirchstein has begun to gather support from across the state to urge action against the law. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Physical assault is against the law, and verbal attacks, coercive control and intimidation are abusive behavior and are unacceptable regardless of gender. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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