lawfully
Example Sentences
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In a statement sent to news organizations on Wednesday morning, Eiglarsh said that despite changing his plea, Brown still maintains that he acted lawfully during the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Kenya will remain an open, secure and welcoming country, protecting opportunities for its citizens, safeguarding the rights of all persons lawfully within its borders," a statement by his spokesman said.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Hoskins said voters can’t lawfully decide whether to approve or reject a legislative redistricting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
To be sure, the president and the executive branch are charged with lawfully implementing congressional directives about the dispersal of appropriated funds.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 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
