lawfully

Example Sentences

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His responsibilities included coordinating medical appointments and helping ensure Perry took medication that he was lawfully prescribed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“How can they be judgmental of the way that I spend the money that I rightfully, lawfully earn at my job?” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

"The labour union will lawfully commence a general strike tomorrow as scheduled."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“The retaliation we’ve seen against Americans who chose to lawfully record DHS activities should alarm everyone,” said Rush Atkinson, a former Justice Department attorney who is representing the two people in the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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