binding rule
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbindingandrule
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binding
adjective
uk/ˈbaɪn.dɪŋ/us/ˈbaɪn.dɪŋ/
(especially of an agreement) that cannot be legally avoided ...
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rule
noun
uk/ruːl/us/ruːl/
an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed ...
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(Definition ofbindingandrulefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Insofar as international law is abindingrulecollectively agreed upon, it could delimit the playing field by indicating what constitutes fair competition.
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Where there is a generalbindingrule, applications are under £3,000 and for site-specific applications, the figure is £5,900.
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This, of course, is nobindingrule, only a general guide.
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It was a bad example to the world to have no morebindingruleconnecting our reserves and our paper currency than that.
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We asked whether the generalbindingruleis the way forward, and we were told that, where appropriate, it is.
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In place of binding rules, it employs guidelines and benchmarks to persuade member states to reassess their policy practices.
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As presented above, the new referral system (pre-notification plus post-notification system) suffers from the lack of binding rules and from excessive veto rights.
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This is literally the first time that an international agreement will establish such binding rules on the grounds of animal welfare.
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We have therefore voted in favour of introducing binding rules for recruitment, dismissal, remuneration, social security and pensions, amongst other things.
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I think we also agree on the need for more concrete and binding rules on the partnership principle.
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The body may also need to make binding rules to help maintain compliance with the regime.
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We must have binding rules in this sector.
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We need, and therefore propose, ambitious and binding rules governing carbon dioxide emissions from new vehicles.
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If this policy is to hold together, we also require binding rules on ozone emissions.
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We have voted in favour of introducing binding rules before the end of this parliamentary term.
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Although they have not the same strength as binding rules, these are serious guidelines.
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However, to avoid stifling innovation, caution must be exercised when imposing binding rules.
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