It is not simply a violation of their legitimate expectations; they might expect to be helped, for instance, and we are not merely refraining from doing that.
Fundamental alterations in these rules risk destroying the legitimate expectations of inventors in their property.
Nevertheless, the doctrine of legitimate expectations cannot lead to substantive rights outside the procedural domain.
Not for workers about to retire; that would be denying legitimate expectations.
"Certainly we had legitimate expectations that the whole package would be brought into being.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness should be legitimate expectations for everyone, "hillbillies" included.
We rather conveniently forget that paid sabbaticals come with serious (and legitimate) expectations on the part of employers.
"What in the statute shows you can destroy the legitimate expectations of another employee?" Justice Antonin Scalia asked.
"There's no doubt that this earthquake is making us consider what can be our legitimate expectations for our level of life," said Mr. Tomat of Confindustria Veneto.
"Congress's intent was to protect a customer's legitimate expectations, even if the broker stole the customer's money and never bought securities," Mr. Neville said.
"If you are attracting investors to the country by signing bilateral treaties, the government has to ensure that their legitimate expectations are met," Mr. Desai said.
