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as in legitimate
permitted by law
the congressman's fund-raising efforts, though arguably unethical, were determined to be legal
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as in moral
following or according to the rules
the referee declared it a legal play
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Recent Examples of legal
And there are calls for more fundamental changes, including reconsidering whether the legal mandate for six-day mail delivery is financially sustainable.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
24 June 2026
These organizations focus on helping women and girls and address reproductive rights and healthcare access, maternal health, Indigenous health, economic empowerment, domestic worker rights, gender equity and legal advocacy, and support for women and girls facing violence or poverty.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
Case centered on zoning in Westside In February, a circuit court judge determined that the zoning board’s decision to grant the exceptions was legal and supported by the evidence, denying the neighbor’s petition for review.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, and the divorce was finalized in 2024 after a contentious legal battle.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
24 June 2026
These organizations focus on helping women and girls and address reproductive rights and healthcare access, maternal health, Indigenous health, economic empowerment, domestic worker rights, gender equity and legal advocacy, and support for women and girls facing violence or poverty.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
Case centered on zoning in Westside In February, a circuit court judge determined that the zoning board’s decision to grant the exceptions was legal and supported by the evidence, denying the neighbor’s petition for review.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, and the divorce was finalized in 2024 after a contentious legal battle.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for legal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal
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San Antonio has legitimate shooting at the center position thanks to Victor Wembanyama, which could allow Quaintance could survive as the lone non-shooter on the floor.
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Who benefits and who pays for AI progress is a legitimate debate.
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Some were opposed on moral grounds to ICE’s presence in their neighborhoods, while others questioned whether the facilities would be a drain on local resources, such as sewer and water systems.
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Players had begun getting legal money, alleviating a moral embarrassment from the previous century-plus, but transfers hadn’t yet started flipping half of every roster every season.
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The whole industry poses significant ethical risks.
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Under his direction, Cathay debuted the Aria Suite—a reimagining of premium travel—alongside the global 'Where Artistry Takes Flight' campaign, where the airline partnered with an ethical AI platform to create an interactive art tool.
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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State your limit plainly and offer a fair adjustment.
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This bill will give families — not Wall Street investors — a fair shot at homeownership.
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“Legal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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