against the law
The phrase "against the law" is commonly used to describe actions or behaviors that are prohibited by legal statutes or regulations.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal)Not allowed by legal statutes or regulations.
Example
- Stealing is against the law and can result in serious consequences.
- The company was fined for practices that were against the law.
Similar
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