Sentences with phrase «action of last resort»

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Such political action may require in some times and places as a last resort the legitimation of violence.

Life's painful actions of «last resort» can be done not by rationalizing away the difficulties of the moral situation but by firmly relying on the grace of God.

The principle of last resort rigorously requires pursuing all possible nonmilitary alternatives before undertaking military action.

Later (in the same chapter) he lists the following criteria: we must recognize that we are doing evil, we should act only out of demonstrable necessity, and only in last resort, and we must justify our actions publicly and submit to public judgment as to their correctness.

When senators questioned him yesterday on current policy, Brennan reiterated this defence of the drone program, insisting that lethal force was a last resort and that the president himself is ensuring that «any actions we take will be legally grounded, will be thoroughly anchored in intelligence» and will have «the appropriate approval before any action is contemplated.»

But according to Retired Lt - General S.K. Sinha of the Indian army the army action was not the «last resort» prime minister Indira Gandhi would have us believe.

The government of India has always maintained that the army action was a «last resort» necessary to flush out terrorists.

«Strike action is always a last resort for teachers and they are very well aware of the difficulties that this causes for parents and pupils.

Labour Unions world over since ancient times, have therefore mastered the art of employing strike actions cum collective bargaining as last resort to press home their demands.

Two thirds of tube users feel industrial action is justified as a last resort.

I support suspension or expulsion, but only as a last resort to help a student understand the severity of his actions, in hopes of helping that person change for the better.

They voted to consider strike action as a «last resort» to «ensure the defence of our comprehensive state education system», after making a last - minute amendment to the motion.

Even the National Association of Head Teachers has put industrial action on the table as a «last resort» in response to government plans to turn all schools into academies, although ministers have since relaxed their position.

First of all, realize that the lender does not want to repossess your property; it is a last resort action when they can no longer hope to receive payment from you.

They need to be realistic about future returns and the balance of stocks to bonds, since a portfolio needs to last as long as possible without having to resort to drastic actions.

While the policy didn't set out a specific course of action, it suggested options that included relocating colonies, organizing adoption campaigns and, as a last resort, eradicating cats that could harm native animals.

The hotels in Boracay White Beach can be categorised roughly according to their location (though of course, there are exceptions): Boat Station 1, to the north, is rather peaceful and is home to upscale resorts; Boat Station 2 is the epicentre of the beach action, home to mid-range hotels it boasts plenty of dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment options; last but not least, Boat Station 3, to the south, is a serene natural area that hosts budget and mid-range hotels.

In May 2014, CSCU «is pursuing legal action as a last resort after Cooper Union's Board of Trustees and administration proceeded with their plans to abolish a 150 year tradition of free tuition, refusing alternatives that would preserve free tuition».

The invasion was an arbitrary military action inspired by a series of lies upon lies and gross manipulation of the media and therefore of the public; an act intended to consolidate American military and economic control of the Middle East masquerading — as a last resort — all other justifications having failed to justify themselves — as liberation.

General manager of Uber London Tom Elvidge said: «This legal action is very much a last resort.

My total opposition to the death penalty very much informs my strong preference for diplomacy before military action — which involves no judicial process before firing on others — as a last resort, and to erring on the side of restraining military actions,...

While those involved say industrial action would be a last resort, Justice Minister Alan Shatter is on a collision course with lawyers over the restructuring of fees paid under the legal aid system.

Although we pride ourselves as effective litigators, we believe that the prevention of commercial disputes makes business sense and court action should always be a last resort.

Should family court intervention and professional counseling prove ineffective, the realistic option of civil legal action, as a last resort, should be made available in all states as a significant deterrent of future parental alienation behavior.

This action is being considered as a last resort following the failure of Tangentyere Council to meet its commitments under the previously Agreed Work Plan for the town camps by the deadline of 21 May 2009.

We take enforcement actions as a last resort to make sure that parents who are able take responsibility for the well - being of their children.

The court based this conclusion on the following facts: (1) other brokers attempted to impose punitive commission splits (as opposed to normal 50 - 50); (2) other brokers made disparaging comments regarding Action (i.e. that it was not reputable, did not do a good job selling its listings, etc.); (3) other brokers stated that they would show Action homes only as a «last resort» or would «avoid them like the plague»; and (4) one broker stated that Action would not survive for long because other brokers were going to drive Park out of business.