As northern states failed to fulfill their obligations under the act, the state began to see Washington as increasingly ineffective in protecting its economy.

Being "in default" means that the debtor has failed to fulfill his or her obligations under the contract.

Preparedness - The ability to fulfill missions under any conditions for starting or the conduct of war.

The conference document also urged unspecified "action by Israel" to fulfill its commitments under the peace plan.

We have a long way to go before our nation fulfills the pledge of "equal justice under law."

The sale of the licenses is the next requirement the city must fulfill under a deal with the Oilers.

"I'm going to do what is necessary for the Federal Government to fulfill its obligations under the law," he said.

However, it was still able to operate and fulfill its obligations under the Local Government Act 1852.

"The only question is, have they allowed us to fulfill our legal commitments under the contract?"

To fulfill its mission under changing circumstances, the Vatican insisted on freedom of religion.