11.  Although such an honor would not have the force of law in preserving Stiltsville, the residents believe that park officials are more likely to spare such properties.

12.  An elephant tossing water would have had the force of nature and the artifice of fountains.

13.  And Germany, Britain, Canada and the Netherlands also have significant forces there.

14.  And if NATO waits much longer it could miss any chance of having a force able to go in before winter.

15.  And if NATO waits much longer it could miss goal of having force able to go in before winter.

16.  Arbitration takes four to six months, and the recommendations have moral force that sometimes persuades the sides to settle.

17.  At the same time, she thinks she has some forces working in her favor.

18.  Because the resolution is nonbinding, it serves only as a recommendation and does not have the force of law.

19.  A resolution of the General Assembly does not have the force of a Security Council resolution, but it can serve as a test of world opinion.

20.  According to this argument, the congressional language would have the force of law and, thus, television stations would not be required to meet the FCC schedule.