statute

Example Sentences

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The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

While classified as temporary, Greer also noted that the statute allowing Section 122 tariffs doesn’t indicate when they can be reused.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Of course a lot of people disagree with them, but the statute is designed to give us the right to make those policy judgments,’” said Benjamin Zipursky, a Fordham University law professor who studies torts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It listed two alleged violations of Florida’s civil racketeering statute, the names of the defendants, and options to check “yes” or “no.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Ms. Gievers suggested that we file individual lawsuits on my behalf soon because of statute of limitations laws.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter