Sentence examples for upon the consent from inspiring English sources
The ICJ's jurisdiction in contentious cases is founded upon the consent of the particular states involved.
This restriction on the scope of the electorate also cuts against the principle that the nation's government rests upon the consent of the governed.
It was equity--the idea that in hard times leaders depend upon the consent of the governed, and that that consent must be earned by a conscientious regard for everyone's welfare.
The point was suggested by Justice Story in United States v. Cornell, Fed.Cas.No.14,867, 2 Mason 60, 65, 66, but the construction placed upon the consent in that case made decision of the point unnecessary.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. …Our present condition, achieved in a manner unprecedented in the history of nations, illustrates the American idea that governments rest upon the consent of the governed, and that it is the right of the people to alter or abolish governments whenever they become destructive to the ends for which they were established.
Where and exactly when are not known, but the episcopal registry at Worcester preserves a bond dated November 28 , 1582 and executed by two yeomen of Stratford, named Sandells and Richardson, as a security to the bishop for the issue of a license for the marriage of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathawayy of Stratford," upon the consent of her friends and upon once asking of the banns.
He added: "Part of the vital task of our intelligence agencies is contingent upon sustaining the consent and support of the British public.
That's why researchers should shoulder the burden of being specific with prospective participants regarding what they could be sharing upon signing the consent form.
Each interview was voice recorded upon obtaining the consent of participants.
Upon receiving the consent form, the participants were contacted through telephone to organize a date and time for the interview.
All eligible women were invited to participate in the study, and upon signing the consent form, only four women refused to participate.
