But from time to time the Church hierarchy, and some popes, have given opinions on various matters; although these guidelines are not binding, they are often followed.

Although a professional group recommends that weight-loss surgeons meet certain criteria, its guidelines are not binding.

The centers' guidelines are not binding.

However, because guidelines are not binding, they are often disregarded, the Democratic legislators said.

"Those guidelines will bind all future commercial development on the site," he added.

But the guidelines are not binding, and the recommendations have been widely ignored.

The guidelines are not binding, but they can influence state regulations governing what procedures hospitals can perform.

The guidelines, being drawn up by a mayoral task force, will be binding on those buildings judged in need of special street protection.

The commission's guidelines will generally be binding on Federal judges unless Congress disapproves or amends them.

The point of contention is whether or not the guidelines are binding.