extralegal
Example Sentences
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He eventually finds his place in the service of the Atar family, landowners and power brokers, the sort of people who can call on a government minister for extralegal favors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Furthermore, unofficial or extralegal migration continued throughout the program and many of those deported to Mexico during the operation later returned to the U.S.
From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024
A statue of a USC founder whose connection to groups that carried out extralegal lynchings raised questions about the statue’s placement was removed last month for routine maintenance, university officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Introducing a novel species isn’t a decision that land managers would take lightly—hence the secrecy and extralegal nature of Bunch’s project.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2023
Why do you think he pursues extralegal solutions to business challenges?
From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022
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