lawfully
Example Sentences
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That petition explicitly tied the demand to Reiner’s looming murder trial, saying he was entitled to “mount his defense with the resources that are lawfully his own.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
According to Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden, Byrd and Roberts acted lawfully: “At that point their lives are in fear, that is self-defense.”
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Phillips admitted three offences including failing to lawfully and decently bury his mother and continue to claim her pension and benefits including housing benefits and winter fuel allowances.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The judgement only considered whether the government had acted lawfully, not the merits of the planning decision.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 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
