lawful
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Prosecutors argued that the searches and questioning of Mangione were lawful.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“In any other situation, however, school officials should be polite and extend common courtesy, but should not assist with or permit enforcement activities on school grounds not required by lawful order.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"The defendant not only sought to obstruct the lawful execution of warrants by prosecutors and others," he said in his verdict.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The tech titan’s deal with the Defense Department essentially allows AI to be used in all lawful scenarios, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Joffrey awarded him the lands, castle, and rights of'House Darry, whose last child lord had perished during the fighting in the riverlands, "leaving no truebom heirs of lawful Darry blood, but only a bastard cousin."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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