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legally



ADVERB
in a manner suggestive of the law
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Gómez-Mont Arena entered the U.S. legally on January 13, 2021, with permission to remain for a temporary basis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The exact wait will vary based on income and whether people arrived in the UK legally or illegally.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

It is a public benefit corporation, legally required to weigh its mission of developing AI safely alongside shareholder returns.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Just a few weeks ago, Talarico’s campaign met with local Muslim officials and community members in Dallas, where he emphasized a bill he filed that would include Muslim imams as legally recognized marriage officiants.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Crup owners are legally obliged to remove the Crup’s tail with a painless Severing Charm while the Crup is six to eight weeks old, lest Muggles notice it.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling


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