Though the gallon has ceased to be the legally defined primary unit, it can still be legally used in both the UK and Ireland as a supplementary unit.

Though there is no civilian definition within the U. S., any firearm utilizing a projectile greater than 1 / 2 inch (. 50 caliber or 12. 7 mm ) in diameter is legally defined as a " destructive device ," while anything. 50 caliber or less is normally considered " small arms.

Though proving a breach of a non-disclosure agreement against a former employee who is legally working for a competitor can be very difficult.

Though patients treated under EMTALA may not be able to pay or have insurance or other programs pay for the associated costs, they are legally responsible for any costs incurred as a result of their care under civil law.

Though Meredith was legally entitled to register, the Governor of Mississippi, Ross Barnett, tried to block him by having the Legislature pass a law that “ prohibited any person who was convicted of a state crime from admission to a state school .” The law was directed at Meredith, who had been convicted of “ false voter registration .” Since passage of its 1890 constitution, the state had voter registration rules that effectively disfranchised black voters.

Though West Berlin held close ties to the West German Federal Republic of Germany, it was legally never part of it.

Though support for national treatment was expressed in several controversial ( and legally non-binding ) United Nations General Assembly resolutions, the issue of expropriations is almost universally handled through treaties with other states and contracts with private entities, rather than through reliance upon international custom.

Though they weren't raised in the same household until Thomas was a grown-up and despite the fact that Ridge never legally adopted her, Hope and Ridge considered each other father and daughter.

Though these municipal corporations are often regulated and sometimes financed by the state government, and often can collect taxes, they are arms-length, non-sovereign, devolved public entities, and a State government which charters them is not legally responsible for their debts in the event of a municipal bankruptcy.

Though it is separate from the rest of Manhattan, Marble Hill is legally a part of the borough.

Though Layton remained legally married to Betty his relationship with Aviva lasted more than twenty years, ending only in the late 1970s when Aviva left.

Though Landon was unable to legally adopt her, he referred to her as his daughter.

Though Fisher has described Lourd as her second husband in interviews, according to a 2004 profile of the actress and writer, she and Lourd were never legally married.

Though usually considered joke prizes, traders legally win the Zonks.

Though Hyde Park Speakers ' Corner is considered the paved area closest to Marble Arch, legally the public speaking area extends beyond the Reform Tree and covers a large area from Marble Arch to Victoria Gate, then along the Serpentine to Hyde Park Corner and the Broad Walk running from Hyde Park Corner to Marble Arch.

Though its secession is not legally recognized, Kamen refers to the island as the " Kingdom of North Dumpling ", and has established a constitution, flag, currency, and national anthem, as well as a navy ( consisting of a single amphibious vehicle ).

Though she never gave up hope of marrying him, Amelia knew she could not legally marry FitzRoy due to the provisions of the Royal Marriages Act passed by her father's Parliament ( at least until she reached the age of 25, after which she could receive permission by assent of the Privy Council ).

Though these contracts were not legally enforceable, they at least were proof of the loan, which the lender could use to blackmail a defaulter.

Though legally the princeps civitatis ( his official title, roughly ' first citizen ') could never become a sovereign, as the republic was never officially abolished, emperors were deified as divus, first posthumously but by the Dominate period while reigning.

Though not legally binding, the Republican National Committee ( RNC ) used both signed Loyalty Oaths and spoken Loyalty Pledges as a requirement to attend certain 2004 re-election campaign speeches, a possible first in U. S. election history.

Though Solotoff is legally prohibited from divulging much information regarding the Renaissance-Atlantic / Toon Makers version of Sailor Moon, he does reveal, in an interview with Animefringe magazine, the origin of the concept and music video, debunking many of the stories and speculations that had been connected to both.

Though still legally married, Jackson was estranged from his wife.

Though for religious reasons Eleanor considered herself " unmarried ", she was not legally divorced from Hector at the time of her " celestial marriage " to Pratt.

Though these soldiers could be legally jailed or executed by most armies a century ago, the experience of WWII influenced nations occupied by foreign forces to change the law to protect this group.

Though not seeking an acting career, Sebring made a cameo appearance in an episode of the TV show Batman, playing a character based on himself called Mr. Oceanbring.

Though defeated, Ra's does cause the exit of Batman from the JLA, who now distrust the Caped Crusader.

Though Batman manages to catch him in the end, Talia ends up freeing her father and sending Batman on his way.

Though Boles is quickly killed once Joker realizes he was being tracked by Batman, Harley Quinn keeps Gordon under her watch in the medical facility.

Though weakened both physically and mentally, Batman fights with Zsasz and tries to ignore the lunatic's mockery.

Though she has kept close ties with the League, she sometimes works against their interests, as seen during Batman: Legacy.

Though Batman rejects Ra's offer, he nevertheless returns Talia's feelings.

Though G ' nort is initially presented as somewhat incompetent, he proves vital in helping Batman stop the brainwashed Mogo by draining Mogo's internal Lantern Battery.

Though Batman tries to convince Power to abandon the building and let him take care of the victims, he refuses, remarking that he does not belong in the modern world.

Though empowered by the symbolic act, Black Mask's sense of invincibility was shortly-lived, for he emerged from the room to see that the entire membership of his False Face Society had been defeated by Batman and Robin.

Though the False-Facers and Circe would later cross paths with Batman multiple times, Black Mask himself remained behind bars until he was freed by the criminal mastermind Ra's al Ghul, along with all of Arkham's other inmates.

Though Batman arrived too late to stop Black Spider from knifing the False-Facers inside the theater, he was able to prevent LaMonica from shooting Black Mask.

Though the trap was primarily intended for Lock-Up ( who would logically be enraged at seeing a criminal " walk " without serving his sentence ), Batman had correctly anticipated that Black Mask would be after the man as well ; along with Robin ( Tim Drake ) and Nightwing, he easily beat back the squad of False-Facers that Black Mask sent to kill the " traitor ".

Though shown to be at odds with Batman ( launching a police task force to arrest him ), Loeb is portrayed more sympathetically in the films, with no indications that he is corrupt or under the influence of Carmine Falcone.

Though they managed to defeat Kobra and save the woman, Batman learned that the Outsiders forgot to blow up the bridge that was to prevent other Kobra soldiers from arriving.

Though they are meant to parody Batman and Robin, they are uncostumed.

Though initially mysterious to his squadron-mates and very boastful, he is rebuked by Wedge, but is made a lieutenant and put in charge of the third flight of three other X-wings when Rogue Squadron is activated months before training was finished.