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Recent Examples of statutory
The city can achieve their highest statutory purpose, boost local jobs and the local economy, and address critical environmental needs — needs that will become more expensive if deferred.
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Jim Peugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Arnold said retailers can still sell firearms while the system is down, as the maintenance will take less time than the statutory 72-hour hold required before a purchaser can take possession of the firearm.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Devagiri faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Shuttering programs that lack explicit statutory authority and refocusing agencies on core missions is a valid, constitutional exercise of executive authority.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Jim Peugh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Arnold said retailers can still sell firearms while the system is down, as the maintenance will take less time than the statutory 72-hour hold required before a purchaser can take possession of the firearm.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Devagiri faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Shuttering programs that lack explicit statutory authority and refocusing agencies on core missions is a valid, constitutional exercise of executive authority.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
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But Hinkle, siding with then-state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, rejected the allegations that the program violates constitutional rights.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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But legal experts say that Trump can’t rollback Biden’s pardons, and there is not constitutional requirement that they be signed by hand.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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