By the end of the 11th century, however, al-Mukarram Aḥmad (reigned 1067 84), ʿAlī's son, saw the Ṣulayḥid possessions begin to diminish: the Najāḥids reappeared in the north, while in the south Aden was given to the Zurayʿids, a related dynasty also of Ismāʿīlī persuasion.
Next on the agenda of reform advocates is a push to diminish the penalty for minor drug possession - an automatic felony in California, with the single exception of marijuana - to a misdemeanor.
But on some points, such as probation over prison where appropriate, diminishing penalties for minor infractions such as marijuana possession, and juvenile-justice reform, the reforms thus motivated are also fair and just.
He found himself in the same situation as hundreds of thousands of others across the country whose prospects for the future were diminished by criminal records for marijuana cultivation or possession.
He had also learned that once Ivetta resumed possession of these things her need for them diminished.
As an LE Armorer, I do not believe the possession of firearms by good, law-abiding citizenry, diminishes the power or effectiveness of the police whatsoever.
He said the new system "robs MPs and our staff of much of their most precious possession – time", adding: "There is continuing resentment against unnecessary chores that diminish MPs' ability to do their numberless essential tasks".
As Professor Fredrickson explains, in contrast to our material possessions, the joy we derive from our most loving relationships does not diminish over time.
The lady met us at the door and I handed the hummingbird to her immediately, not willing to diminish any of its life chances by nabbing one single, spare and selfish second with it in my possession.
