With no legislature that can really challenge him, he rules essentially by decree.

From that point forward, al-Muwaffaq essentially ruled as Caliph in all but name.

"The judge essentially ruled that the state law has to be followed," the official said.

Judges essentially ruled that the police could not be trusted to make distinctions between people gathering on the street for potentially criminal behavior and legitimate assembly.

The monitor will essentially rule over the group for at least the next 18 months, overseeing all its activities and purging officers with ties to organized crime.

His power continued to increase during the early 14th century to the point where he essentially ruled Egypt on the behalf of Hasan.

She essentially ruled the country with her uncle, John Tembo, during Banda's last years.

The receiver was given the powers of mayor, aldermen and treasurer, to rule essentially by fiat.

Because the military still essentially ruled the country, the government was powerless to hold them accountable.

He said he wanted to scrimmage and take a few hits on the hand before playing in a game, so he essentially ruled out Tuesday's game.