within the law
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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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The court also ruled that states were within the law and Constitution in restricting transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
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“Within the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20the%20law. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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