Sentence examples for decision on behalf from inspiring English sources

In the experience of the panel members, substitute decision makers often find this task to be a heavy burden, and struggle with the responsibility attached to making a potentially life-altering (and often life-ending) decision on behalf of their loved ones.

Under such conditions the groups may benefit greatly from having a hierarchical structure in place in which one or few individuals, the leaders, make a decision on behalf of the entire group.

But reluctantly we have taken this difficult decision on behalf of our customers".

But look at their clout: Every actual voter was making a decision on behalf of nine people.

The prime minister's spokeswoman said that Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, would make a decision on behalf of the government.

Our thoughts are with those who must make such a critical decision on behalf of millions around the world.

Kennedy misleadingly and maliciously asserted that Alito had never written a decision on behalf of an African-American.

Li & Fung and other sourcing companies have also balked, saying they cannot make that decision on behalf of their clients, the retailers.

"At this stage in the process," it said, "the governor certainly has no discretion to make a contradictory decision on behalf of the state".

But parents already make medical decisions on behalf of their children, even unborn ones.

The possibility that a family member, even one not appointed by a judge as a legal representative, may make decisions on behalf of the patient needs careful consideration.