not binding

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

While the nine-person jury is expected to decide the case by the end of this month, their decision is not binding.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The plan is not binding but serves as a statement of the administration's priorities as Congress begins drafting spending legislation, with lawmakers retaining the power to rewrite or reject it.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Hudson's directive, of course, is not binding, and there is nothing stopping lawmakers from continuing to hold in-person events.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

The council's verdict is advisory, not binding, as the power to formally approve or reject the proposal has been taken out of their hands by the government.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

There was fear among the other organizations that the ANC would attempt to dominate it, and the committee’s rules were crafted so that its powers were purely consultative and its decisions not binding.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela