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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However, provisions within the law — such as creation of the ACA marketplaces, coverage for those with preexisting conditions and the ability to stay on parents’ health plan until age 26 — have broad appeal, said KFF’s Kearney.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2025
However, sources within the law enforcement community confirmed to NBC News and News4 WRC that the assault case against him was dropped by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Even the most urgent of causes, however, needs to be pursued within the law.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Instead, the board member responded with an explanation about how the program is supposed to work within the law.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2025
However, sources within the law enforcement community confirmed to NBC News and News4 WRC that the assault case against him was dropped by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Even the most urgent of causes, however, needs to be pursued within the law.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
Instead, the board member responded with an explanation about how the program is supposed to work within the law.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Within the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20the%20law. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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