There’s no law against something

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Something is not legally forbidden or illegal.

There's no law against walking your dog at night in the park.
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Often appears as...

  • there's no law against it
  • there's no law against doing

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Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

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

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Sure, you can wear pajamas to the store—there's no law against it.
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Implicit Approval

Using the phrase can suggest that an action, while not illegal, may still be frowned upon.

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He double-dips his chips, and while there's no law against that, people find it gross.
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Sarcastic Tone

Can be used sarcastically to imply that something is permissible but not necessarily wise or considerate.

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There's no law against eating smelly food on the bus, but you'll make enemies.
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