By law typically refers to actions or behaviors that are legally required or enforced. Antonyms for by law would include actions or behaviors that are optional, discretionary or illegal. Other antonyms may include breaking the rules, acting outside the law, or engaging in activities that are not regulated. Additionally, synonyms may include phrases such as prohibited, illicit, or unlawful. It is important to note, however, that engaging in activities that go against by law could lead to legal consequences, and individuals should always exercise caution when choosing to act outside of legal parameters.

What are the antonyms for By law?

• adv.

  • legally
  • illegally
  ,
  • illicitly
  ,
  • unlawfully
  .

Famous quotes with By law

• I read a funny story about how the Republicans freed the slaves. The Republicans are the ones who created slavery by law in the 1600's. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and he was not a Republican.

  Marion Berry
• I should see an enemy of my country in any one who would change by force that which has been established by law.

  Louis Bonaparte
• You look at the descriptions of Whitey by law enforcement during his early years, and they sum him up pretty well. He was the same guy 40 years later; he just had $40 million more, and had committed 40 more murders.

  Howie Carr
• I can't come on like a parent to these kids, if I do, I won't be able to have fun working with them. The good news is they all have parents. The younger ones, their parents by law have to be on set.

  Stephen Collins
• The recent fascination, I think, reflects the shift in approach by law enforcement officials to embrace technology as wholeheartedly as the rest of the world.

  Jeffery Deaver

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