the law is an arse

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Misconstruction of the law is an ass.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “the law is an arse” mean?

Misconstruction of the law is an ass.

Is “the law is an arse” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.