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non-binding - definition and meaning
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adjective law That does not bind the participants
adjective chemistry Not involved in the formation of bonds
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"There is a lot of talk about pledges," Ohio Republican Representative Steve LaTourette said, referring to a non-binding commitment many Republicans have signed not to support tax increases.
BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011
It is also further evidence that the non-binding contests, of which Iowa's is the best-known and highest profile, are seen as optional for better-known candidates.
Mitt Romney To Skip Iowa, Florida Straw Polls The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
And agreed that the stripping would not be retrocactive, but there would be a question about whether the stare decisis would be binding vertical stare decisis or non-binding horizontal-ish stare decisis (there is both binding and non-binding horizontal stare decisis – how confusing)
The Volokh Conspiracy » Legislating Miranda Rights for Terrorism Cases? 2010
His view was that Jewish law is non-binding religiously but ethnically valuable, saw Judaism as a natural human development rather than a supernational covenant, and was even occasionally accused of being an atheist.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Cross Memorials on Government Land 2010
Why not ban both if they are really concerned about judges citing non-authoritative or non-binding sources in opinions?
The Volokh Conspiracy » Oklahoma House of Representatives Proposes Ban on Use of Foreign Law in Oklahoma Courts 2010
It is also further evidence that the non-binding contests, of which Iowa's is the best-known and highest profile, are seen as optional for better-known candidates.
Mitt Romney To Skip Iowa, Florida Straw Polls The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
Shareholders previously approved a non-binding proposal that all directors stand for election each year.
Chesapeake CEO Faces Storm Daniel Gilbert 2011
Either the Commission or the Court could issue non-binding advisory opinions as to whether the Arizona laws violate international law.
The Volokh Conspiracy » 2010 » May 2010
It's the equivalent of a "non-binding shame on you".
Schumer asks for U.N. condemnation of Libya 2009
Sure, Brett, that will be a valid point when 1.3 million voters sign a petition saying they want a non-binding election for purposes of embarrassment.
The Volokh Conspiracy » New Jersey Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Signature Gathering for Menendez Recall May Proceed 2010
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