by law

Example Sentences

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For Aristotle, man is by his very nature part of a community governed by law; he is of a place, involved in a time, can’t completely exist as an isolated unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"He's in a different position than most people to flee and avoid detection by law enforcement," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Seventy-one percent also said independent security testing should be required by law for advanced AI systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Since then, the administration hasn’t officially told Congress the details regarding the sale, as required by law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Although chemical manufacturers are required by law to test their materials for toxicity, they are not required to make the tests that would reliably demonstrate genetic effect, and they do not do so.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson