In our legal system, the judges typically have the ultimate responsibility on these interpretive questions.

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"Republican activists are now asking questions about the ultimate intentions of the British Government towards the peace process, " it said.

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Windsor's legal team also said the House leaders could defend DOMA, at least partially, suggesting the woman wants ultimate resolution on the constitutional questions as soon as possible.

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