Act
By law
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The theory was that because Security Council resolutions are (theoretically) binding, it would not be reasonable for one of the Big Five to be forced, by law, to act against its interests.
Source: Useful Notes / United Nations -
Super Registration Act: All supernatural beings, from Werecreatutres to Mages, must by law serve in the military.
Source: Tabletop Game / Tech Infantry -
In Freedom Wars, Accessories are created both to surveil sinners and to act as an emotional crutch, since it is forbidden by law for sinners to have any relationships with other sinners outside of casual friendships.
Source: Living Emotional Crutch
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