11.   But this decision must be ratified by a U.S. District Court judge before the rule becomes binding.

12.   For all the hoopla, the most recent polls show that support for the monarchy is slipping, as Britons become less bound by the long-held traditions.

13.   If granted, these elements will become binding on bishops, Rizzotto said.

14.   In October, the European Convention on Human Rights will become binding on British courts.

15.   It needs to be endorsed by EU governments to become binding.

16.   Read literally, this provision could prevent the administration from encouraging industry to take purely voluntary steps to reduce carbon dioxide before the treaty becomes binding.

17.   Slovenia already has mailed an offer notice to creditors, which has become binding, prohibiting Slovenia from withdrawing or changing it.

18.   Still, the result of the vote needs to be endorsed by EU governments to become binding.

19.   Such a form becomes binding when it is signed, Hall said, and must include a warning that the parties should seek legal advice before signing it.

20.   That same day, a helpful, polite CarsDirect.com sales specialist phoned to confirm my order, which would not become binding unless I authorized a deposit.