This decree confirmed me in the presentiments I had conceived as soon as I heard of the landing of Bonaparte.

The decree of 6 April 1926 confirmed that the mausoleum and the dervish lodge (Dergah) were to be turned into a museum.

Another decree of 25 July 1946 confirmed the "total isolation from the outside world" as primary purpose, and further reads:

The decree confirmed also that all three orders of the College of Cardinals (bishops, priests and deacons) are equal in the papal elections.

Yet in the end, Mr. Berlusconi's ill-starred decree may only confirm fears that Italy may be sinking back into its accustomed ways.

The following day, a signed decree confirmed this opinion expressed in the midst of great enthusiasm and jubilation.

Under the United kingdom of the Netherlands, several royal decrees, between 1815-1822, confirmed the noble status of the family.

Whatever its motivation, the decree confirmed a growing sense in Jakarta that Mr. Wahid had lost touch with political realities.

In any case, such a decree would confirm to the world all the rumors of a divided Tower.

The decree confirmed dates proposed by the National Electoral Commission.