Anonymous  +  949850 Thu, 22 Oct 09 03:24 PM Hello, Can anyone explain what this sentence means? Especially the word strain. In what sense is it used here? and "it" in "straining it..." refers to what?   But even with training programs by American lawyers and judges, American aid to improve forensics and screen more effectively for corruption, as well as other cross-border initiatives, the traffickers and the cumulative pressures they are putting on the judiciary are straining it as never before. Anonymous Sentences, Countries, United States, American, Training

	jemaasjr  +  949957 Thu, 22 Oct 09 05:39 PM It means using up the available resources, or perhaps using them to the point where they are not functioning well. In this context, maybe long waits to go to trial, or a shortage of lawyers to represent clients. jemaasjr Joined on Wed, Sep 30 2009 Full Member 136 JohnnyBoy Context

	CalifJim  +  950246 Fri, 23 Oct 09 01:56 AM Anonymous “... and the cumulative pressures they are putting on the judiciary are straining it as never before.” ... and the cumulative pressures the traffickers are putting on the judiciary are making the situation more and more difficult/stressful for the judiciary as never before. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,393 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche