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Second, as scholars have increasingly detected a malicious undercurrent lurking within sympathy, I propose that the principle of the irrevocability of wrong forecloses many of the abuses that sympathy would otherwise enable.

The defects of perfectionism: Nietzsche, Eliot, and the irrevocability of wrong in Middlemarch

Finally, in Jesus' parable we have met the principles of irrevocability and that of the contractual freedom.

The leasing contracts and their historical evolution from biblical to modern times

The papacy derives some of its authority from its irrevocability. While Benedict's precedent may protect the church from having popes who are too ill to lead, it could also embolden factions to push for a new pope when political or doctrinal differences arise.

A papal exclamation point

(http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/409007/20121127/tahrir-square-packed-anti-morsi-protest.htm) Turmoil has been ongoing in Egypt since late November after Mursi granted himself enlarged powers , including immunity from the judiciary and the irrevocability of his decisions, until a new constitution was drafted.

Egypt: Violent Clashes and Molotov Cocktails over Mursi's 'Pharaoh' Draft

In these cases, the franchisee may be required to spend a sufficient percentage of the investment capital to prove irrevocability. Funds held in a business bank account to be used for routine business operations may be counted as irrevocably committed investment funds.

Coming to America: U.S. immigration laws and the challenges facing immigrant franchisees: for franchise systems with immigrant-friendly policies, the immigrant community represents a pool of qualified, entrepreneur-spirited individuals, and a pathway to system growth

The agency assigned the above ratings as it believes the temporary guarantee, which is effective from 22 December, meets its criteria for irrevocability, unconditionality and timeliness.

-S&P assigns A-1+/AA to DCL's new debt covered by Belgium, France, Luxembourg

Because of the irrevocability of money transfers, even to a foundation bearing one's name, we now sometimes see foundations established with fixed lifetimes--the Olin Foundation being a prime illustration.

Paved with good intentions

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Nikolay Mladenov has noted the irrevocability of the Bulgarian commitment in Afghanistan, and discussed with Rasmussen the possibility of increasing the number of Bulgarian troops there.

NATO Head Praises Bulgaria's Commitment to Afghanistan

Davutoglu said the negotiations between the ethnical groups in Bosnia should be carried out in accordance with the principles of territorial integrity and irrevocability of the borders.

(DIP) TURKISH FM ON ARMENIAN PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE TO TURKISH COUNTERPART

Of course I was proud of and valued my previous achievements, and while I was riding I appreciated the recognition from peers, punters and press alike, but as soon as I stopped, the recognition reeked of irrevocability, becoming a constant reminder that I'd be lucky to achieve that much again in the rest of my life.

'Envy, inescapable and resentful, haunted me' In this first extract from his new autobiography detailing the ten years since his retirement, Richard Dunwoody talks movingly of his torment at seeing other jockeys on board the horses he had been riding to success

Conventional wisdom is that SPIAs don't sell well because their illiquidity, irrevocability and low return on investment make them unpopular with investors.

SPIAs still ahead of their time

The irrevocability and finality of death stalked his every year, and his cognizance of the transient nature of life effectively galvanized Lincoln to shape his own destiny.