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There’s no law against something

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Colloquial UsagePlay
This phrase is casual and more commonly used in spoken rather than formal written English. SlideSure, you can wear pajamas to the store—there's no law against it.
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Implicit ApprovalPlay
Using the phrase can suggest that an action, while not illegal, may still be frowned upon. SlideHe double-dips his chips, and while there's no law against that, people find it gross.
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Can be used sarcastically to imply that something is permissible but not necessarily wise or considerate. SlideThere's no law against eating smelly food on the bus, but you'll make enemies.