The governor allowed others - including figures central to an ongoing federal probe - to pay to renovate his vacation cottage.

The provincial Chinese governor of the area was a sympathiser and allowed it to happen.

The governor and the rest of the legislature should not allow a few elitists to ruin this one.

The governor would let prosecutors decide but would allow defendants to appeal a decision to a judge.

Historically, according to those familiar with the agency's functions, governors usually allow for the automatic ratification by saying and doing nothing.

The governor pardoned others and allowed them to stay on condition they pledge an oath of allegiance to the royal government.

She said Laurel's big problem is that the governor won't allow slots.

"Mr. Wilson, this governor and the people of this state will not allow that!"

The Israeli military governor initially refuses, but finally allows the wedding to take place on the condition that he and his staff are invited.

The governor of Malta would only allow two ships at a time into the harbor, in accordance with the island's neutrality.