lawful authority

Example Sentences

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"Since Abrego Garcia's return from wrongful detention in El Salvador, he has been re-detained, again without lawful authority," Judge Paula Xinis wrote in her order.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

She said the president has exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

“And he has no such lawful authority today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

White House spokesperson Kush Desai told the BBC the president "exercised his lawful authority to remove" Cook.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

The priestess was a voice for peace, acceptance, and obedience to lawful authority.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin