against the law

phrase

: not legal

Stealing is against the law.

Examples of against the law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Most packed their courses with too many veterans and not enough civilians, or else charged veterans more — which is against the law. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026

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

Rhymes for against the law

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