In DeLay's case, he presumably could seek to restore the House Ethics Committee to operating condition.

NPR: DeLay's Precarious Strategy for Survival

To determine the average amount consumers might pay to keep their new cars in operating condition, we used 2008 repair estimates calculated over a five-year period by Vincentric, an auto-industry data-analysis company.

FORBES

Alabama, to prohibit that state from forcing the NAACP to out its members as a condition of operating.

CNN: IRS abuses power in targeting tea party

The "FairSearch" initiative of 17 companies which includes Microsoft, Nokia, and Oracle claims Google is acting unfairly by giving away its Android operating system to mobile device companies on the condition that the U.S. online giant's own software applications like YouTube and Google Maps are installed and prominently displayed.

NPR: Google Target Of Microsoft-Led Antitrust Complaint

Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition, our cash flow and our operating flexibility.

FORBES: Ailing Truckmaker Navistar Has A Bridge To Sell You

The scheme, operating since last August, has been offering cheap funds to banks and building societies, on condition they then lend the money to personal and business customers.

BBC: Halifax says signs of life in housing market