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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Once the opposition takes power, the most important step is to end violence and restore order while ensuring that all security forces act within the law.
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Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
Amélie says there should be more flexibility within the law to let students use their phones in ways that help them with their schoolwork.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
If the Twin Rivers Unified board does not make a provisional appointment within the law’s timeline, the county superintendent of schools will order a special election.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
In previous statements, hospital officials said its doctors have always provided care within the law.
—CBS News, 19 June 2024
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Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
Amélie says there should be more flexibility within the law to let students use their phones in ways that help them with their schoolwork.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
If the Twin Rivers Unified board does not make a provisional appointment within the law’s timeline, the county superintendent of schools will order a special election.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
In previous statements, hospital officials said its doctors have always provided care within the law.
—CBS News, 19 June 2024
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“Within the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20the%20law. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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