by law

Example Sentences

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The mere identity of a federal agent is not, on its own, protected by law.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

OVP has long drawn attention to the poor conditions in Venezuelan jails, with the organisation warning that many do not meet the "minimum standards" which should be guaranteed by law.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Botstein “minimized and was not fully accurate in describing his relationship with Epstein,” according to a memo prepared by law firm WilmerHale, which was hired by Bard’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

As required by law, he had tested the chemical on laboratory animals and submitted the results with his application.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson