statute
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The interim government is prosecuting Atef Najib under the 1949 penal code, a statute written for ordinary murder, not for crimes against humanity.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Exxon has said it isn’t adopting any elective provisions of the Texas corporate statute that weaken shareholder rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“If you are seeking rescission of a written contract, the claim is probably subject to a four-year statute of limitations.”
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
In contrast to all other members of the executive branch, the federal criminal conflict of interest statute doesn’t apply to the president and vice president, nor to members of Congress, Painter said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Ms. Gievers suggested that we file individual lawsuits on my behalf soon because of statute of limitations laws.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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