Word: courtly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...husband said he would appeal in the state court system, and potentially beyond. "They are going to force me to become a father against my wishes," Mr. Davis said...
...aware, this is the first judicial decision which has declared an embryo a human being," said Charles Clifford, Mr. Davis' attorney, adding that he would ask the court to prevent his client's ex-wife from implanting the embryos until appeals are settled...
Clifford said the ruling could conflict with the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision allowing women to have abortions. Janet Mayfield, the attorney who will handle Mr. Davis' appeal, said the decision might also conflict with state laws on property interests and anatomical gifts...
...news is disappointing after Dragomirescu enjoyed one of her strongest seasons last spring. This summer, she reached the finals of the New York State Clay Court Championships in Forest Hills, N.Y. and the National Amateur Championships in Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. Teamed with Harvard teammate Jennifer Minkus, Dragomirescu advanced to the semifinals in the doubles competition at Forest Hills...
Reality: This statement is roughly akin to saying "I wrote a letter to the local paper supporting the right to burn the flag, and what do you know, the Supreme Court did exactly what I asked...