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Recent Examples of statutory
Only Congress can authorize sending American troops abroad through a declaration of war, a statutory authorization or if an attack on the U.S. results in a national emergency, according to the resolution.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
If he’s convicted and charged in an adult court, the teen could be sentenced to 25 years to life with a statutory presumption of release after 25 years.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
This tri-fold mission is not meant to be mere lip service; it is rooted in statutory mandates dating back decades.
—John Berlau, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The law, which was enacted by Congress after Supreme Court justice nominee Robert Bork’s rental history was leaked to a newspaper, carries statutory damages of up to $2,500 per class member and creates a private right of action for consumers to sue.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
If he’s convicted and charged in an adult court, the teen could be sentenced to 25 years to life with a statutory presumption of release after 25 years.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
This tri-fold mission is not meant to be mere lip service; it is rooted in statutory mandates dating back decades.
—John Berlau, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The law, which was enacted by Congress after Supreme Court justice nominee Robert Bork’s rental history was leaked to a newspaper, carries statutory damages of up to $2,500 per class member and creates a private right of action for consumers to sue.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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Connecticut voters just approved a constitutional amendment that allows for no-excuse absentee voting.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Two potential constitutional amendments are also on the ballot, concerning noncitizen voting and public and private school funding.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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Over the course of the four-hour training, people learn how to identify the signs, ask the right questions, be the most active listener and direct those in crisis to the proper resources to help keep them safe.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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But not having proper documentation can bring serious consequences.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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