By the convoluted rules of Iron Master etiquette, they were now deemed to be invisible and deaf to what passed between Yoritomo and Mishiko.

Despite convoluted rules, several experts said the losing side would be free to raise its offer.

Some people credit him with breathing life into the movement as he helped unionists nationwide fight against convoluted rules, entrenched bureaucrats and corrupt officials.

The same convoluted rules, however, insist that Parliament elect a speaker to replace Mr. Scalfaro before he, in turn, can name a Prime Minister.

The last part deals with computations involved in convoluted Islamic rules of inheritance.

This time, however, it's a difficult one to master because of the convoluted food-combining rules.

Under that body's convoluted rules, Kwan, ostensibly an amateur, can earn as much money as Lipinski, and the money is considerable.

But under the exchange's convoluted rules, Mr. Weill could not qualify as an industry representative, Mr. Grasso said.

Currently, hiring or firing employees by companies is still dictated by convoluted rules.

Under the convoluted rules governing the election, Mr. Simon's name will remain on the ballot, along with 134 other candidates.