as in legal
following or according to the rules
in wrestling, biting is not sportsmanly, and will result in a forfeit
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Adjective
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This type of political spending is legal under California law.—
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
Adjective
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The radical shifts in France — regicide, the Committee of Public Safety’s terror, and expansionist campaigns — dissolved the moral and practical basis for the alliance.—
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Without genuine emotional experience or moral agency, AI cannot provide the accountability that comes from being seen by another person.—
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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Baby and Kids' Toys Babies put everything in their mouths, and the dishwasher is a perfect way to keep teething rings and pacifiers clean.—
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Brewer depicts the world of music impersonators with a fair amount of affection, like the rodeo clowns of late 20th-century America.—
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Our job is to find the right level that's fair, that creates the right type of precedent that people can follow after.—
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Find a tax preparer, but first review the agency's tips to find an ethical one.—
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However, ethical leadership requires a clear boundary between policy disagreement and the normalization — or tacit justification — of violence.—
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“Sportsmanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportsmanly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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