...sponsibilities. By taking advice from the Conclave and Synod they can make judgements as to whether an item will actually be helpful to an Imperial title. Then, ...as the power has been delegated to the Benefactor of Regalia. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Benefactor's decision.

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