Most writers on international law have regarded this method of preventing such acts of hostility as unjustifiable, on the ground that the persons taken as hostages are not the persons responsible for the act ; that, as by the usage of war hostages are to be treated strictly as prisoners of war, such an exposure to danger is transgressing the rights of a belligerent ; and as useless, for the mere temporary removal of important citizens till the end of a war cannot be a deterrent unless their mere removal deprives the combatants of persons necessary to the continuance of the acts aimed at ( see W. E. Hall, International Law, 1904, pp. 418, 475 ).

Most of his cases happened during this period and he was at the height of his powers at this point in his life.

Most major powers repudiated Cold War assassination tactics, though many allege that this was merely a smokescreen for political benefit and that covert and illegal training of assassins continues today, with Russia, Israel, the U. S., Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and other nations accused of still regularly engaging in such operations.

Most states began as kingdoms, in which the king was considered divine and endowed with temporal and spiritual powers.

Most constitutional monarchies employ a parliamentary system in which the monarch may have strictly ceremonial duties or may have reserve powers, depending on the constitution.

Most importantly, the boundaries of the powers of the ministers and church officers are set by clear and constant reminders of the freedoms guaranteed by the Gospel to the laity, collectively and individually.

Most imperial powers had not foreseen a need to prepare their colonies for independence ; for example, Britain had given limited self-rule to India and Sri Lanka, while treating British Somaliland as little more than a trading post, while all major decisions for French colonies were made in Paris and Belgium prohibited any self-government up until it suddenly granted independence to its colonies in 1960.

Most actions by the federal government can find some legal support among the express powers, such as the Commerce Clause, whose applicability has been narrowed by the Supreme Court in recent years.

Most of these questions were handled by the victorious Allied powers in bodies such as the Allied Supreme Council.

Most of the superhumans in Marvel's Earth owe their powers to the Celestials, cosmic entities who visited Earth millions of years ago and experimented on our prehistoric ancestors ( a process they also carried out on several other planets ).

Most states maintained a weak executive without veto or appointment powers, elected annually by the legislature to a single term only, sharing power with an executive council, and countered by a strong legislature.

Most of the prime minister's powers derive from his or her position as the head of the cabinet.

Most of its occupants to that time followed Hyde's precedent-setting conception of the presidency as a conservative, low-key institution that used its ceremonial prestige and few discretionary powers sparingly.

Most of these were not, however, treaties of cession ; they were in the form of cooperative agreements between two sovereign powers.

Most General Assembly resolutions are not enforceable as a legal or practical matter, because the General Assembly lacks enforcement powers with respect to most issues.

Most notably, Richard Foglesong argues in his book, Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World and Orlando, that Disney has abused its powers by remaining in complete control of the District.

Most pirates were eventually hunted down by the Royal Navy and killed or captured ; several battles were fought between the brigands and the colonial powers on both land and sea.

Most of rapid expansion was achieved after the National Capital Development Commission ( NCDC ) was formed in 1957 with executive powers, replacing its ineffective advisory predecessors.

Most cities, however, do have city councils, which have varying powers depending on the type of settlement.

Most constables in modern jurisdictions are law enforcement officers ; in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth of Nations and some European countries, a constable is the lowest rank of police officer ( it is also, when preceded by the term ' sworn ', used to describe any police officer with arrest and other powers ), while in the United States a constable is generally an elected peace officer with lesser jurisdiction than a sheriff.

Most characters resemble their previous counterparts in costume and powers, with the most notable exceptions including Chameleon Boy, now called simply Chameleon and depicted as an androgynous creature, Star Boy, who in this version of the Legion is black, Colossal Boy, who is now a giant who shrinks to human size, and Phantom Girl, who exists in two universes at once and has conversations with people in her own dimension while talking to Legionnaires at the same time.

Most Secretaries-General are compromise-candidates from middle powers and have little prior fame.

Most major powers attended, and drafted an international code governing the way that European countries should behave as they acquired African territory.

Most of the deviations occur later in the game, particularly involving the invasions of the other ruling powers, the Kingdom of Sun Wu and the Kingdom of Cao Wei.

Most powers of the ITC are now exercised by the Office of Communications ( Ofcom ), making some powers – and the ITC itself – defunct.

Most releases that contain the label " director's cut " or " extended edition " include minor changes and / or scene additions not seen in a film's theatrical release, but that do not tend to greatly affect or change the plot, story or overall product.

Most Canadian provinces have regulations limiting the size of clearcuts, although some older clearcuts can range upwards of in size which were cut over several years.

Most however, are cut and polished for usage as jewelry.

Most significantly, Erasmus Darwin moved to Derby in 1781, but although he complained of being " cut off from the milk of science ", he continued to attend Lunar Society meetings at least until 1788.

Most of the alternate guards had to be cut due to technical limitations at the time.

Most pipe tobaccos are less mild than cigarette tobacco, substantially more moist and cut much more coarsely.

" Most Democrats and Republicans in the Senate voted for an $ 11. 5 billion tax cut for American citizens and American business ," he cried, " but not Senator Goldwater.

Most mahogany was cut in the province of Tabasco and exported from a number of ports on the Gulf of Campeche, from Vera Cruz eastwards to Campeche and Sisal.

Most owners are considerate enough, however, to cut the tubes lengthwise so as to prevent the hedgehog from remaining trapped against their will.

Most were cut down as they fled.

Most bungalow aprons were extremely simple garments, often with kimono sleeves ( sleeves cut in one piece with the body of the dress ), little or no trim, and the fewest possible fasteners.

Most strict interpretations of kashrut require that the animal be fully sensible when its carotid artery is cut.

Most additional features are exclusive to the two-DVD set: the director's commentary assisted by Kevin Smith, excerpts from the storyboard, a 52-minute production diary, "# 1 fan video ", a " cult following " video interviewing English fans, and the new director's cut trailer.

Most of the Kirner Government attempts to cut spending were actively opposed by trade unions and some members of the government.

Most of those forests were cut down to fuel the fires of the many foundries established since colonial times to exploit the abundant deposits of copper, silver, and nitrate found in the area.

Most wood production is done by coppice systems, cut on a 12-year rotation to provide small timber which does not split as badly as large logs.

Most of the best jarrah has been cut out of south Western Australia.

Most Ironman events have a strict time limit of 17 hours to complete the race, where the Ironman race starts at 7: 00 AM, the mandatory swim cut off for the swim is 2 hours 20 minutes, the bike cut off time is 5: 30 PM, and all finishers must complete their marathon by midnight.

Most of these saws are designed with a blade to cut wood but may also be equipped with a blade designed to cut masonry, plastic, or metal.

Most of this network was closed by British Railways in 1959 but the short section from Melton Constable railway station via Holt to Sheringham ( services continuing on to Cromer and Norwich ) escaped closure for a few more years-finally succumbing in 1964 when the branch was cut back to Sheringham ( now the nearest national rail-head, served by frequent services to Norwich along the ' Bittern Line ').

Most of the wooded sections of the township were logged in the 1850s and 1860s and much that wood was cut in Brownsdale's steam-powered sawmill, one of the town's first permanent structures.

Most had deep ditches cut out of the rock to protect the main castle.