lawful authority

Example Sentences

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She said the president has exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

“And he has no such lawful authority today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The judge says Mr Garcia was seized "without any lawful authority" and held "without legal basis", in "direct contravention" of US law.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

The former first minster has sued the government for misfeasance – a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

The priestess was a voice for peace, acceptance, and obedience to lawful authority.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin