The convention adopted several resolutions explaining why the state was declaring secession. The state supported this by formally declaring war on the Helots every autumn. Arundell replied by briefly declaring himself not guilty. I, officially declaring the full state independence. The ulema issued a "fatwa" declaring that Puran Mal deserved death. There was a tendency to forge documents declaring that indulgences had been granted. So, any Muslim that protests the application of sharia is virtually declaring himself non-Muslim. The president still remains the only individual capable of declaring war. The Meccans did not pursue the Muslims further but marched back to Mecca declaring victory. Declaring independence and attaining it however, are quite different. This is used in cases where laws prohibit certain employees from declaring a strike. His government joined Britain in declaring war against Germany in 1939. Carausius responded by declaring himself emperor in Britain. Van Gogh surprised everyone by declaring his love to her and proposing marriage. Different states have different processes for declaring a child as adjudicated.