Some settlement schools closed, but others assumed new functions over time.

"No one has the right to assume the functions of the Security Council."

Later, different bodies assuming distinct functions evolved from the court.

For simplicity, we assume real functions (although the result can be generalized to the complex case).

Policemen assume the functions of public prosecutors; a practice liable to abuse.

A treaty was signed, under which United States officials assumed administrative functions.

Legally however, the County Council remains the same body as at present, simply assuming the functions of the districts.

It assumes the functions of editing and organization publications.

Constitutionally, the prime minister may assume the functions of the head of state for two weeks.

Some people have tried squirting them in, he noted, but there is no guarantee that the cells will assume their correct position or functions.