Many factors contributed to its current weak and largely symbolic political position.

It was a largely symbolic role which he has held since 1997.

But prayers and largely symbolic appointments were the least of Israel's worries.

The vote increases political pressure on North Korea but it is largely symbolic.

While the Polish president's role is largely symbolic, he can veto government laws.

While the president's role is largely symbolic, the holder can veto government legislation.

That probe could result in a largely symbolic but embarrassing fine.

The measure is largely symbolic, because no state allows assisted suicide.

The move is largely symbolic as the guns are not considered advanced weaponry.

The debate was largely symbolic and the state visit to Britain will go ahead.

This vote is largely symbolic because the upper house can really only delay things.

Censure is largely symbolic, however, and does not remove a House member from office.

Wednesday's court case, which is largely symbolic, appeared to be part of that campaign.

The New York board created in 1975 still exists, although it is largely symbolic.

That figure is largely symbolic, because it fails to capture plenty of government borrowing.

The largely symbolic governor-general's role has extensive though little-used powers.