against the law

Definitions

1. Forbidden by law.
   idiomatic
2. Being in principled opposition to a law's existence or wording, or to a school of thought about its application.

Equivalents

Examples

“It's against the law to knowingly allow⟳ an attractive nuisance to remain⟳ in place⟳.”

“They knew darn well that it's against the law, and they did it anyway.”

“It's against the law / It was against the law / Oh, what the mama saw⟳ / It was against the law”

“The mayor said that the law was passed last⟳ year, but also that he believes that most of the citizens are against the law and would support⟳ its repeal.”

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