by law

Example Sentences

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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

The lawsuit before Brinkema is one of several legal challenges seeking to stop the fund, including cases brought by law enforcement officers who clashed with rioters and by government oversight groups.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The mere identity of a federal agent is not, on its own, protected by law.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Nothing of this nature was found, but Katya was nevertheless interrogated by law enforcement.

From BBC • May 15, 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