matter of law

This is more than a matter of law and order.

Within a few months, that news could come out as a matter of law.

But this is only to look at the question as a matter of law.

That is, they should simply not be allowed at all as a matter of law.

This is a matter of law and not choice in order to protect the public.

Another important aspect to be considered is a matter of law.

As a matter of law and policy, no American money can be used for these purposes.

As a matter of law, Constitution and history, it was wrong.

Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.

It is not just a matter of law or custom.

The trial court dismissed her case as a matter of law.

This distinction is a matter of law and decided by the judge.

Before that time, the sentencing system was a matter of law without order.

As a matter of law, the judge would then decide whether to leave the defence to the jury.

Legal experts say this is not a settled matter of law.

The army was made dominant in matters of law and order.

"You are not permitted to second guess that decision, as it is a matter of law."

Police officials said their request was not a slight, but a simple matter of law.

The walls between the agencies were partly a matter of law.

As a matter of law and fairness, he deserves that right.

As a matter of law, that assumption was not necessarily correct.

They are also authorized to give advice on matters of law.

New York's mayor, unlike the governor, must balance the budget as a matter of law.

We ask that Jerry's humanity be established as a matter of law.

Surely as a matter of law that position can eventually change - in institutional terms?