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legally



ADVERB
in a manner suggestive of the law
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However, the policy still allows students to store and cook legally obtained game meat.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Train operators in Britain are not legally required to provide onboard toilets.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

One problem is the lack of clarity at a national level about who is responsible and legally authorized to intercept a drone that poses a security danger.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The board’s decision provides a legally enforceable baseline for the cleanup and requires the company to remove at least 8.8 million pounds of food waste each week.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

He enclosed an old press clipping to prove that she had been legally informed of the divorce action by publication.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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