lawful
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"The Court's disposition of this application does not mean that any measure taken by the Government to implement the Order will necessarily be lawful," they said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The letter welcomed the prime minister's intervention, adding: "This provides an opportunity not only to examine every lawful avenue in PC Andrew Harper's case, but to ensure similar concerns do not arise again."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In Byrd and Roberts’ case, the state insists it arose in seconds, during the same chaotic burst of gunfire that even the judge agrees began as lawful self-defense.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Generative AI is the next step, and we believe it would be irresponsible not to use every lawful, ethical, and innovative tool to communicate with California voters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Joffrey awarded him the lands, castle, and rights of'House Darry, whose last child lord had perished during the fighting in the riverlands, "leaving no truebom heirs of lawful Darry blood, but only a bastard cousin."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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