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"the present law" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It refers to the current or existing law in a specific situation or context. It can be used in any context where there is a need to distinguish between past, future, or potential laws and the law that is currently in effect. Example: The present law prohibits smoking in all public places, but there is a proposal to amend it to allow smoking in designated areas.
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"The present law definitely needs changing.
Yet the present law is woefully slow at deporting people.
The present law covers mainly the use of weapons and storage of ammunition at gun clubs.
This overlooks the fact that even under the present law, judges retain considerable sentencing discretion.
The present law began as rent control during World War II and was amended many times.
Under the present law, the state can prosecute until five years after an accuser turns 18.
Never mind that many diners, arguably most, find that the present law works just fine, thank you.
It seemed obvious under the present law that these appeals had to fail, and fail they did.
The present law allows prosecution for "suffering", and emotional abuse and neglect can be considered under this.
"As a first step, there has been universal agreement that elements of the present law are unsatisfactory.
What emerges in a few years after necessary amendments to make it affordable will little resemble the present law.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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