lawful
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“Many unaccompanied minors are brought to the border by smugglers and face real risks of exploitation, which is why providing a clear, lawful advisal is essential,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
So he tried again, this time describing his force as the “most professional in the world” and vowing it would “always strike lawful targets.”
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
"China will continue to take what is necessary to firmly defend Chinese citizens' legitimate and lawful rights and interests," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The government isn’t asking the court to disturb Wong Kim Ark’s treatment of children born to lawful permanent residents—who nowadays have green cards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The requirements seemed pretty tough until you focused on the second-to-last one: “to enforce compliance with a lawful direction.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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