law

Example Sentences

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An expanded campaign against Iranian infrastructure and energy targets would represent an escalation, with human rights groups warning of the impact on civilians and potential violations of international law.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mithril’s teams will defer to law enforcement in most cases, but they reserve the right to act independently during an attack, executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A 2023 law requires the president to get congressional approval to withdraw from the treaty.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Conservative and liberal judges alike questioned the arguments of Solicitor Gen. John Sauer, who represented the administration, saying he relied on “some pretty obscure sources,” including precedents that dated back to Roman law.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I saw right away that if I didn’t say something to ease Mama’s mind she was liable to start laying down the law about my going to the bottoms.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls