not binding
Example Sentences
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The recommendations are not binding, but the FDA historically has given them significant weight.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Although not binding, such advice carries weight and is often followed by EU judges in their rulings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
In 2002 they did agree on a much weaker declaration but this was not binding, and China has largely ignored it.
From BBC ● Jun. 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
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
