There’s no law against something
phrase
Something is not legally forbidden or illegal.
There's no law against walking your dog at night in the park.

Often appears as...
- there's no law against it
- there's no law against doing
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Something is not legally forbidden or illegal.
There's no law against walking your dog at night in the park.

Often appears as...
- there's no law against it
- there's no law against doing
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1

Colloquial Usage
This phrase is casual and more commonly used in spoken rather than formal written English.

Sure, you can wear pajamas to the store—there's no law against it.
Implicit Approval
Using the phrase can suggest that an action, while not illegal, may still be frowned upon.

He double-dips his chips, and while there's no law against that, people find it gross.
Sarcastic Tone
Can be used sarcastically to imply that something is permissible but not necessarily wise or considerate.

There's no law against eating smelly food on the bus, but you'll make enemies.
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension