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by law

ADVERB
legally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constitutionally justly lawfully legitimately
WEAK
admittedly allowably authorized conceded enforceably juridically licitly permissibly rightfully warranted
Antonyms
WEAK
illegally illicitly unlawfully

Example Sentences

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The government has long been required by law to invest Social Security surpluses in special‑issue Treasury securities.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Columnist Clarence Page writes that “a key question will be whether prosecutors can distinguish SPLC’s informant practices from those long used by law enforcement.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Pentagon's agreements with technology providers is reported to include only using AI tools in ways allowed by law.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Details of where the man was found, or if he appeared injured, were not immediately released by law enforcement officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Thus, if one is not permitted to grow such a crop on private premises by law, such pharmaceutical farming initiatives are forbidden.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali