The dissent also rejected the suggestion by the majority that the tribe's gradual assimilation weakened its claim:

This sign of misbehavior further weakened her daughter's claim to the throne, and paved the way for Isabella to take power.

In the end, the letter weakened Mountain Girl's claim of a love that lasted into the 1980's.

Saddam's reign of terror weakens his claim to sovereignty, and suggests that many Iraqis will welcome us as liberators.

Authorities here said the lack of a police report weakened their claim on the case.

The policy was an effort to weaken Iran's claim to the island, then a British protectorate.

An action taken only three days later by the State Board of Education weakens the Governor's claim further.

"I am all right," Cadderly assured them, though his shaky voice weakened his claim considerably.

This is unsatisfactory and weakens our claim to be defending liberty and democracy.

Additionally, his mother had already died, weakening his claim to the throne.