against the law
Example Sentences
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In the past, it was uncommon for federal prosecutors to pursue charges against noncitizen voters who didn’t understand that it was against the law for them to vote.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Selling such knives to under-18s is against the law.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The statutory case against the law is direct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
"This is not tolerable and is against the law," the country's national force, known as the Garda, said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Since it was against the law for private cars to charge fares like licensed taxis, the network would be paid for by donations collected at the mass meetings.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
