as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense
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In January, Panama’s Supreme Court struck down the law approving the concession contract for Panama Ports Company, or PPC, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
While state law seemingly handcuffs local officials into approving solar projects, Richmond said residents and board members need to work together to fight solar power plants.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.—
Gary W. Yohe,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2026
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Around this time, confirming plans (like, say, a first or second date) multiple times and generally being more forgiving if someone makes mistakes is appropriate.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Among the options available to the panel are confirming the public reprimand and admonition issued by the judicial conduct commission, or dismissing the charges.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Homologating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homologating. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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