And so, true to form, in July 1997, Reno's staff turned down the FBI's request for permission to search Lee's computer because the agents lacked the "probable cause" evidence required by law.

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In addition, other educational institutions may request permission for special trips that don't involve course credit.

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But they were firmly rebuffed by the club, despite a request from Ferguson for permission to open talks.

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Testing is banned during the season so Ferrari wrote to the nine other Formula One teams to request permission for the seven-time champion to be given special dispensation.

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Hijazi had asked for permission to enter Syria, but his request was denied, Syrian officials told reporters.

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It also states that Apple may request permission to provide personal information to the publisher for marketing purposes.

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Last October 12, Denver trial judge Richard Matsch denied McVeigh's request for further review and gave him 60 days to seek permission to appeal.

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So, a permission request will be popping up relatively regularly at the moment for internet users.

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Arun Mishra, India's director general of civil aviation, said permission for the one-off flights was granted following a request from Air India, so the jets could be maintained at its Mumbai facility.

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Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Thursday that the United States would not forcibly board a North Korean ship but, in accordance with a recent U.N. resolution, would request permission to search the ship or press any port the ship docks in to inspect it for illegal materials.

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