There would be no quick victory by lawful means, and right now those were the only means they dared use.
"Why rush to crime, where there is a lawful means near at hand?"
Seymour emphasized his idea that change in the South should be done only by lawful and orderly means.
"I intend, however, to pursue all lawful investigative means to bring gang members to justice."
There will always be people who try to make their money outside of lawful means.
I promise you we shall resist by every lawful means.
To preserve the fauna and flora of Australia by all lawful means.
Section 36: A person shall enjoy the liberty of communication by lawful means.
This is a man who built a legitimate business by almost entirely lawful means.
It is a threat that must be combatted by every lawful means.