legally
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County district attorney’s office will determine whether any criminal charges will be filed and if the shooting was legally justified.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
Was my mother legally obligated to divide the remaining funds in the checking account among her siblings?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Carol Black and Keisy G.M. are both green-card holders who have lived in the United States legally for decades.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
But foreigners living in the country legally say they are also being targeted - some are camping outside Durban's Home Affairs office for protection.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“If my sister says ‘I do’ and signs a piece of paper, while Justice Strauss is in the room, then she is legally married.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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