there's no law against it

there's no law against (something)

It is perfectly acceptable to (do something). Typically said in response to criticism of or a warning against some action. Why shouldn't I try to haggle with the waitress? There's no law against it. There's no law against returning something I've already worn. Stop trying to make me feel bad about it.See also: law, no

there's no law against it

used in spoken English to assert that you are doing nothing wrong, especially in response to an actual or implied criticism. informalSee also: law, no