Example sentences of "unless it can [be] [vb pp] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 To depart substantially from them invites question unless it can be demonstrated that such departure conforms to accepted practice by rational analysis .
2 The assurance is given that such extra-contractual referrals will go unchallenged by the DHA ‘ unless it can be shown that the proposed referral is wholly unjustified on clinical grounds , or where an alternative referral would be equally efficacious for the patient , taking into account the patient 's wishes ’ .
3 In the unhappy event of litigation , a signed consent form may be disregarded by the courts unless it can be shown that the patient was ‘ given sufficient information , in a way they can understand , about the proposed treatment . ’
4 There is no economic reason why they should be divested unless it can be shown that they would have synergistic benefits from being combined with SBUs of a different type from those possessed by the group that currently owns them .
5 Gesticulating wildly in a crowded space , so that others are frightened that they might be struck by the defendant , is not punishable unless it can be shown that the defendant was at least aware that his conduct might be having such an effect .
6 On the desirability or otherwise of a comprehensive list of what should be done at each level , the best way to proceed is for there to be a presumption , effectively , that matters are best dealt with at national level unless it can be shown that that is better done at Community level .
7 Paragraph 3.14 of the management document , ’ Contracts for Health Service Operational Principles ’ , states : ’ The DHA will not challenge the GP 's choice of provider unless it can be shown that the proposed referral is wholly unjustified on clinical grounds , or where an alternative referral would be equally efficacious for the patient , taking into account the patient 's wishes . ’
8 It prevents proceedings being transferred for this reason unless it can be shown that no other method , including transfer to another magistrates ' court , is appropriate and that delay would seriously prejudice the child 's interests .
9 The exercise of these powers can not be successfully challenged in the courts unless it can be shown that the Home Secretary has acted unreasonably or perversely .
10 The purchaser must be the person suffering loss unless it can be shown that the purchaser was acting as agent for the injured customer .
11 However , if the parties have agreed the essential terms — price , quantity , date for performance — a court may find that they have reached a concluded contract on the telephone ( but see Levison v Patent Steam Carpet Cleaning Co Ltd [ 1978 ] QB 69 ) unless it can be established that the parties contemplated further formalities before concluding their contract .
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