not binding
Example Sentences
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Although not binding, such advice carries weight and is often followed by EU judges in their rulings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
However, judges said their opinion, which is not binding, should not be understood as laying out any other ground rules for strike action.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
The survey's recommendations are not binding on the government but can inform policy decisions.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
This view is not binding and is likely to be contested in other cases.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
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
