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Recent Examples of statutory
In Arizona, lawmakers are focusing on statutory changes, rather than targeting the amendment itself.
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Katrina Michalak, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, questions about the Fed’s independence are already looming large as the courts grapple with Trump’s firings at other independent agencies despite their statutory removal protections.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 28 May 2025
In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The charge carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Katrina Michalak, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Meanwhile, questions about the Fed’s independence are already looming large as the courts grapple with Trump’s firings at other independent agencies despite their statutory removal protections.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 28 May 2025
In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
—John Kruzel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The charge carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
Adjective
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Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general has voiced strong opposition to the measure, citing concerns over states’ constitutional authority to protect consumers and workers.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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His lawyers, meanwhile, challenged the legality of Khalil’s detention and contend he was targeted for his pro-Palestinian views in violation of his constitutional rights.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
13 June 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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The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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