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unlawfulness



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“That unlawfulness — of seizing U.S. business interests, nationalizing them, in a way that was not in accordance with the required procedures — is not a basis for using force,” Schmitt said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026

But the true scope of their unlawfulness can only be appreciated by viewing them collectively.

From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2025

The force said "several acts of unlawfulness continue to be actively investigated" by its officers.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2024

“We’re not going to allow any unlawfulness and any disruption of any celebration of one’s heritage in this city,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a security briefing.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

Is it to be wondered that the people follow their every day pursuits on the Sabbath when they know not the unlawfulness of so doing?

From George Borrow and His Circle Wherein May Be Found Many Hitherto Unpublished Letters Of Borrow And His Friends by Clement King Shorter




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