Here is a great example of improper and proper use of law.
In Paris government licenced and regulated and protected taxi drivers throw a tantrum at competition from, much more efficient Uber. Proper use of the law would be to arrest these thugs and require restitution to the victims of their childish behavior.
Improper use of the law would be to regulate taxis and require a licence.
https://fortune.com/2015/06/25/paris-taxi-drivers-protest-uber/