Still, Tuesday's decision may prompt lawmakers in some states to give the matter a fresh look.

That decision could prompt dismissal of some or all the charges.

Their decision has prompted speculation about its larger political meaning.

The decision prompted the players to end their strike, but the two sides didn't reach an agreement until October 1996.

The decision not to make such an offer prompted Johnson to ask to be sent elsewhere.

Both sides said today they had no idea whether the judge's decision would prompt a flood of new court cases.

The decision prompted more than 200 parents to sign a petition in opposition.

The decision prompted angry feedback from members of the public.

The decision prompted public debate about the role of political advocacy in television news programming.

His decision prompted debate over economic and foreign policy issues.