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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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Examples
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Why not ban both if they are really concerned about judges citing non-authoritative or non-binding sources in opinions?
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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
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Shareholders previously approved a non-binding proposal that all directors stand for election each year.
Chesapeake CEO Faces Storm Daniel Gilbert 2011
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Either the Commission or the Court could issue non-binding advisory opinions as to whether the Arizona laws violate international law.
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It's the equivalent of a "non-binding shame on you".
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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.
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