against the law

This page is about the collocation against the law

Meaning

illegal

For example

  • Stealing is against the law.

  • If what you did isn't against the law, the police can't arrest you.

Note:
A related collocation is "against the rules"

Quick Quiz

Killing is against the law unless you think someone's

a. insulting you

b. threatening you

c. trying to kill you
a) insulting you b) threatening you c) trying to kill you

Contributor: Matt Errey