The ruling effectively holds that biology is not the only basis for claiming parenthood.

However, since no party holds a majority in the legislature, it can be seen as effectively holding the balance of power.

They said the principal's stipulations would effectively hold the paper hostage to the administration's wishes.

For the better part of Suharto's rule, he effectively held all governing power in the nation.

The poles effectively hold the tent in the required shape.

For the next 24 years, Touré effectively held all governing power in the nation.

This system effectively held the cars in place when the ship encountered rough weather.

In the summer of 1942 they effectively held more than 14,000 square kilometers with a population of over 200,000 people.

This effectively holds the climate within bounds favorable to life as a whole.

He effectively held power from 1254 and officially succeeded his father when the latter died in 1268.