by law
Example Sentences
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In Zvernec, because it was a rigidly protected area for environmental conservation by law, people did receive titles, but those titles didn’t permit them to develop their property however they wanted.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The claims brought more than two years ago by law firm Austen Hayes alleged Grindr had shared sensitive data with third parties for commercial purposes, breaching UK privacy laws.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
American Airlines told TMZ that a passenger was met by law enforcement upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport on May 14, although the airline did not identify the individual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
But there are no penalties set by law, and unions have found they can get away with it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
I would reply that for as long as meaningful contact between the races was forbidden by law, the stereotypes each race had of the other would persist.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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