lawfully
Example Sentences
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District Judge J. Michael Seabright disqualified Essayli as acting U.S. attorney last October, finding he was “not lawfully serving” in the top role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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
But after a hearing this month, two judges on Friday dismissed the claims, saying the housing minister had acted lawfully by granting planning permission in January.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
They deserve administrators who take seriously their obligation to spend public money carefully and lawfully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
