Those were surprising words coming from a man whose father has ruled for 35 years largely by decree.

He ruled largely without reference to Parliament, through a series of commissioners.

It also had a king who did not visit the country and ruled largely without reference to Parliament through a series of commissioners.

It was ruled by a complex local government largely under the control of a few powerful families and wealthy guildsmen.

The performing arts are also largely ruled by men, but gender equality is required for some prizes.

This was a radical move within the West, which was still largely ruled by monarchies.

Colonel Gaddafi largely ruled the country from his residence in this barracks.

Thus, if need be, Mr. Yeltsin probably could continue to rule largely by decree.

It is a land of snobbery and privilege, ruled largely by the old and silly.

Frederick's frequent travels made him difficult to contact and meant that Maryland was largely ruled without him.