within the law

idiom

: agreeing with the law : legal

He says that everything he did was within the law.

: in a legal way

With the organization under so much scrutiny, it is even more important that they work/operate within the law.

Examples of within the law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Or even within the law, what areas fascinate you the most? —

Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for within the law

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