lawful authority
Example Sentences
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"The United States is using its lawful authority to obtain the elimination of unreasonable acts, policies, and practices that burden US commerce," said Kush Desai, a White House spokesperson, in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
At the time of his death, Salmond had launched another lawsuit against the government alleging misfeasance - a civil term which covers the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Salmond was suing the government for misfeasance - a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority - when he died in October 2024 while attending a conference in North Macedonia.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
She said the president has exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
The priestess was a voice for peace, acceptance, and obedience to lawful authority.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
