Sentence examples for if it commanded from inspiring English sources

The convention's proposal was to junk the system of weighted votes and switch to "double majority voting": a law would be passed if it commanded the support of a majority of countries, representing three-fifths of the EU's population.

The new constitution proposes to move to a system of "double majority", under which a proposal would pass if it commanded the support of 50% of countries, representing 60% of the EU's population.

The government is legitimate if it commands the support of parliament.

Scottish Conservative health spokesman Jackson Carlaw said: "Minimum pricing will have all the more authority if it commands all-party support.

That would force the speaker to waive the so-called Hastert rule, which asserts that a bill can be considered only if it commands the support of a majority of the Republican caucus.

He said: "Minimum pricing will have all the more authority if it commands all party support.

Kennedy: This is serious, because the law commands allegiance only if it commands respect.

Imposing but neat as a pin, with white clapboard, green shutters and an inviting wraparound porch, it looks prosperous and permanent, as if it had commanded this spot for centuries.

If you fail to fight it, command your brain to destroy it or lose lucidity rapidly if you want to wake up.

If it can command broad support, then the open web has a chance to remain a mainstream force.

One option under consideration is a backbench business debate on the idea, which would test the numbers who would be prepared to vote for such an option and if it could command a majority.