there's no law against something

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 ˈlaw against something

(spoken) used to tell somebody who is criticizing you that you are not doing anything wrong: I’ll sing if I want to — there’s no law against it.See also: law, no, something