against the law

phrase

: not legal
Stealing is against the law.

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The next day, Paxton’s office wrote to the conference warning that sanctioning Tech for supporting Sorsby was against the law and would carry consequences. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 In Oceanside, officials have also lobbied against the law and are already working to mitigate the law’s impact. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 Henderson said attorneys at DTLA never told him that soliciting clients for the firm was against the law. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Although the sides will have a chance to argue for and against the law, the 5th Circuit’s June 4 ruling indicates that Texas has an advantage. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

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“Against the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/against%20the%20law. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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