lawfully
Example Sentences
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According to Baker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden, Byrd and Roberts acted lawfully: “At that point their lives are in fear, that is self-defense.”
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Pierre-Hugues Schmit, chief executive of London Gatwick, said the decision to approve the plans "was taken properly and lawfully".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The judgement only considered whether the government had acted lawfully, not the merits of the planning decision.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Now compounders may be one step closer to lawfully providing it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
When she finished her speech, Justice Strauss turned to Count Olaf and asked, “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
