lawfully

Example Sentences

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“The retaliation we’ve seen against Americans who chose to lawfully record DHS activities should alarm everyone,” said Rush Atkinson, a former Justice Department attorney who is representing the two people in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The government claims it can lawfully purchase this data from data brokers.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Frontex has rejected any suggestion it turns a blind eye to rights violations, saying it helps ensure borders are managed lawfully, while supporting countries under strain.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Given those potential impacts, he is skeptical that the developers could lawfully be granted the necessary federal, state, and local approvals to proceed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

When she finished her speech, Justice Strauss turned to Count Olaf and asked, “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket