31.   The former Yugoslav president, who has refused to recognize the legitimacy of the court, stood as the judges entered.

32.   The issue of repatriating hijackers is a sore point for China, which sees Taiwan as a renegade province and refuses to recognize the legitimacy of its legal system.

33.   The president said the government recognized the legitimacy of the rebel congress, which makes Suryadi the official party leader.

34.   They are refusing to review a budget for state enterprises or recognize the legitimacy of the new Cabinet.

35.   Wahid refused to leave the presidential palace or recognize the legitimacy of the assembly vote, aides said.

36.   Salame told the court he did not recognize its legitimacy and refused to supply a defense lawyer.