by law
Example Sentences
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He said the accident wasn’t reported to the state, as is required by law.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Electoral Commission rules state any party with income or expenditure of more than £250,000 is required by law to also independently audit their accounts and include this report in their submission.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
“Goshawks are protected by law, too. Sean Conklin, the conservation officer, said all the birds of prey are protected under the International Migratory Bird Treaty. They belong to the world.”
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
