Usage examples of "against the law" in English with translation to German

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This is against the law. Das verstößt gegen das Gesetz.
Child abuse is against the law. Kindesmisshandlung ist gesetzeswidrig.
It's against the law to carry weapons. Es ist gesetzeswidrig, Waffen zu tragen.
In North America it is against the law to fail to fasten your seatbelt. In Nordamerika ist es widergesetzlich den Sicherheitsgurt nicht anzuschnallen.
He broke the law. Er verstieß gegen das Gesetz.
The boy pressed his face against the shop window. Der Junge presste sein Gesicht gegen die Schaufensterscheibe.
You must observe the law. Man muss sich an das Gesetz halten.
Many people have been vaccinated against the flu this year as well. Viele Leute wurden auch dieses Jahr gegen Grippe geimpft.
The law is equal for all. Das Gesetz ist gleich für alle.
The tower rose up against the blue sky. Der Turm erhob sich gegen den blauen Himmel.
The law has gone through parliament. Das Gesetz wurde vom Parlament verabschiedet.
The villagers petitioned against the nuclear power plant. Die Dorfbewohner führten eine Petition gegen das Atomkraftwerk durch.
We should always act in obedience to the law. Wir sollten uns jederzeit an das Gesetz halten.
The students protested against the unfair exam. Die Studenten protestierten gegen die unfaire Prüfung.
The policeman must say, "It's the law." Der Polizist muss sagen: "So lautet das Gesetz."
It is very brave of you to vote against the plan. Es ist sehr mutig von dir, gegen den Plan zu stimmen.
The law was enacted in the Meiji era. Das Gesetz wurde in der Meiji-Zeit erlassen.
Place the ladder against the wall. Stell die Leiter an die Mauer.
Everyone knows the law. Jeder kennt das Gesetz.
The rain was driving against the windows. Der Regen peitschte gegen die Fenster.
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