not binding

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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

The survey's recommendations are not binding on the government but can inform policy decisions.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expressed concerns about the competition OpenAI faces from the likes of Google and Anthropic and stressed that the investment agreement is not binding, according to the Journal.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 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

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