Word: consents
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...brief introductory note decodes the volume for you, explaining symbols such as"*," which means that "the instructor must consent to a student's enrollment," and "[]," which means, "too bad, sucker, this course is listed but isn't being given"--a very popular practice among senior members of the tenured corps. A series of numerical demarcations, recently overhauled and still confusing to juniors and seniors, break down courses into those for undergrads, grads, or both. Do not be intimidated by the 100-199 range, or even the 200-299 offerings in some departments. If you're tough, you often get what...
...decision is a welcome break that will prevent substantial losses. More important, improved cash flow for S and Ls should increase the amount of mortgage money available and eventually maybe even lower interest rates a bit. Mortgages from fed eral S and Ls that were passed along with their consent before the court's decision probably cannot be called in, and the decision does not apply to commercial banks or other lenders. But for many home buyers and sellers in the immediate future, one of the few ways to escape crushing interest rates is gone...
...mutual observance of SALT I and SALT II: If the U.S. will observe SALT I and SALT II, then the Soviet Union, to the same degree, will abide by the provisions of those agreements. Although formally neither side has ratified SALT II, the treaties have been accepted by silent consent...
Immigration Service officers had valid court-ordered search warrants for 20% of the targeted sites, or had received the employer's consent to search...
...courtship is prickly. At Annie's insistence, John must woo Helen for her consent before he can win Annie for his bride. At first, Helen fears that she will be forced to go back to her parents' home in Alabama and vegetate like "a cow." But between John's charms and Annie's assurances, Helen is won over. She gives her blessing and brings down the first-act curtain with the imperious "You must be married in this house...