The ruling paves the way for countervailing duties to be imposed on the imports.

The ruling paves the way for Mr. Kuchma to submit the changes to Parliament, which must pass them by a two-thirds majority.

That ruling paved the way for the first television deal with the College Football Association, whose rules were less restrictive than those of the N.C.A.A.

Barring any new major findings in the Tier 2 studies, Judge Hamilton's ruling paved the way for construction to begin on the southernmost segment.

The ruling paved the way for possible anti-dumping duties on the cars.

This ruling paved the way for integration and was a major victory of the civil rights movement.

That ruling paves the way for the networks to own and syndicate shows.

"This ruling paves the way for each of you to get your money back."

The ruling paved the way for Mrs. Oluloro to apply for an extended work visa and remain indefinitely in the United States.

Presumably, today's ruling paves the way for a negotiated settlement.