Sentence examples for legally binding interpretation from inspiring English sources

In April, Beijing issued a legally binding interpretation of Hong Kong's laws in which it barred general elections for the selection of Mr. Tung's successor in 2007.

Critics of the Strasbourg court claim that because it interprets its judicial remit as advancing a "living instrument" – developing legally binding precedents from its interpretation of the basic articles of the convention – it has moved far away from its founding principles.

Although there seems to be a high degree of awareness amongst National Societies of the EC guideline, there is no agreement as to whether it is considered to be legally binding, and indeed its interpretation may vary across Europe.

But the new interpretation, which is legally binding under Chinese law, does say that changes can be made "if necessary" before the next chief executive is chosen in 2007, he added.

"They are welcome to interpret any language of the treaty as they want, but that interpretation is not legally binding on the United States," Micah Zenko, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, said in a telephone interview.

Its judgments are legally binding and its rulings help shape the interpretation of human rights law throughout the world.

Under normal circumstances, the office's interpretation of the law is legally binding on the executive branch.

For the (legal) record: This marriage is not legally binding.

These guidelines are based on an informed interpretation of the law by the DUHS Office of Government Relations; however, they should not be considered comprehensive or legally binding.

Legally binding agreements?

"It's not legally binding.