legally
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NHS Sussex and Surrey ICB said it had commissioned a nursing home for Ritchie's safety - but it has never explained how moving her without her consent was justified legally.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
If you were a joint owner on the account, you are legally entitled to the full account history, and the bank should provide it upon request.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Well, I’m going to quash the entire subpoena, so good luck enforcing something that doesn’t legally exist.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Khalil cannot legally be detained again or deported pending appeals of other legal orders, they argue.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
She will become a resident and bring her children to the United States legally.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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