extralegal
Example Sentences
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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
Covenants require extralegal agreements, or traditions of trust, even among their competing participants, as much as they require laws that are otherwise too easily undercut by their enforcers.
From Salon
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
Why do you think he pursues extralegal solutions to business challenges?
From New York Times
The U.S. and others have placed officials responsible under visa bans for their part in extralegal detentions, separation of families and incarcerating people for studying abroad or having foreign contacts.
From Washington Times
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