Sentence examples for issued in favour of from inspiring English sources
"issued in favour of" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to grant something to or on behalf of someone. For example, "The court issued a restraining order in favour of the victim."
Pepi's ties with the city of Coptos (present-day Qifṭ) in Upper Egypt are illustrated by the series of protective decrees he issued in favour of the priesthood there.
Article 32 of the latter law, for example, reads: "The property rights of, and historic occupation of, the indigenous and ethnic communities shall prevail over the titles issued in favour of third parties who have never possessed said properties and who have intended to occupy them since 1987".
The accusation is that authors are ducking the tough issues in favour of writing about frocks.
I am sure that during 2015 we will witness more regional newspaper publishers giving up on print issues in favour of going digital-only.
The ensuing apostolic conference (noted in Acts 15:2–35), led by the apostle Peter and James, "the Lord's brother," decided the issue in favour of Paul and the Gentile Christians.
On the campaign trail on Saturday, Santorum tried to avoid talking about social issues in favour of a more economic message.
If taken as a smear campaign, the scandal was very successful in detracting the focus of the politics away from the issues in favour of the excitement of the scandal.
Mitt Romney, who tripped all over himself in 2008 trying to explain his past support for abortion and gay rights, completely ignored these issues in favour of an attack on Obama's handling of the economy.
After drawing serious criticism from civil rights groups for its backing of stand-your-ground gun laws and also voter ID legislation, Alec decided last year to abandon campaigning on social policy issues in favour of concentrating on economic policies.
Putin also said outside forces would use intelligence services, the media and non-governmental organisations to destabilise Russia and make it "pliant in deciding issues in favour of the interests of other governments".
"b. an intensification of public opinion against nuclear weapons so strong that large numbers determine their vote on this issue in favour of the Labour or Liberal parties at the general election".
