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above the law
above the law
Not required to adhere to current laws, rules, or standards. Many computer hackers act as though they are above the law when they steal valuable data from companies and attempt to sell it online. The city's elected officials thought they were above the law when they stole money from taxpayers to sustain their expensive and luxurious lifestyles.
above the law
not subject to the law; immune to the law. None of us is above the law. We have to obey all of them.
above the law
not having to obey laws or rules Football players can't be above the law just because they are so valuable to team owners.