Sentence examples for divisive clauses from inspiring English sources

"It contributed to some kind of misconception in society," Morsi said, distancing himself from one of the most divisive clauses in the new Islamist-slanted constitution, which allows for greater religious input into Egyptian legislation.

Mr Roed-Larsen has been a vocal proponent of a divisive clause within UN resolution 1559 that calls for the disarmament of Hizbullah.

The government has been insisting on sticking to a provision in the July agreement under which it would receive collateral for its contribution —a clause that has proved divisive.

An abortion clause has also proved divisive, with religious leaders and politicians opposed to the draft arguing it provides a loophole for abortion in the future.

One of the most divisive issues in the new Constitution was a clause that says abortion was not permitted except in a few circumstances, including if "the life or health of the mother is in danger".

The suicide clause in the legislation has remained the most divisive aspect throughout.

Such clauses have emerged as one of the labor movement's most divisive issues, clouding an otherwise triumphant political moment for the unions that have backed new wage mandates.

The role that religion will play, a heavily divisive issue in many Arab countries, seems to be reduced in Sunni Muslim Libya to an uncontroversial clause in the interim constitution declaring sharia to be "the major source of legislation".

Gaza is divisive.

And strikes are divisive.

The issue is divisive.