11.  His ministry said this was in recognition that they are legitimate opposition leaders.

12.  Co-Premier Hun Sen soothed fears by suggesting an amendment imposing prison terms on those found guilty of using the new rules to gag legitimate opposition.

13.  Debate had proceeded slowly because some MPs feared that the law would be abused by the government to stifle legitimate opposition.

14.  Opponents of the bill fear some of its provisions will be used by the government to stifle legitimate opposition.