But lawmakers, concerned it lacked teeth, voted down the measure.

They lack upper front teeth, unlike that of a horse.

They show a more extreme asymmetry, and may lack teeth on one side of the jaw.

Hard it was; anyone lacking teeth would starve to death.

However, the Council has been criticized for lacking teeth to act as a real check on potential legislative abuses.

A Laura lacking teeth and hair, and any kind of sense.

He said the state endangered species law, like those in most other states, "lacks teeth, but provides at least some kind of safety net."

She said the policy might lack teeth - and enforcement mechanisms - as a result.

But diplomats, analysts and even some religious leaders concede that the words have lacked teeth.

Critics said the measures, announced today, were vague and lacked teeth.