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Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit found that Habba was not lawfully appointed to that post as well, disqualifying her from the position.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Lockhart said the 35 Orangemen from Portadown District Lodge had "stood lawfully" for the last two weeks on Drumcree hill.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

White House spokesman Rogers told me “the Venezuelan ministries that have power to grant concessions were the ones that lawfully granted these concessions” to NABEP.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

A force spokesperson said it respected everyone's rights to protest lawfully while also aiming to keep the peace and ensure public safety.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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


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