Example sentences of "[noun] so [adv] [subord] this " in BNC.

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1 The important words so far as this appeal is concerned are the words ‘ any enactment or rule of law … restricting the right of any other person to recover possession of the premises . ’
2 Do you think women are at a disadvantage so far as this computer age is concerned ?
3 In any event , the courts now seem to take a softer line on police practice so far as this can be discerned from the undiscussed elements in cases that reach the law reports for other reasons .
4 At 2250 hrs that evening Eighth Army confirmed in a signal to 5 Corps that they were to act in accordance with AFHQ 's ruling that they could hand over all the anti-Tito Yugoslavs so long as this did not involve use of force .
5 International Law so far as this Court is concerned , is the body of doctrine regarding the international rights and duties of States which has been adopted and made part of the Law of Scotland .
6 " The Orthodox clergy and Church in the western area " , he said , " will not assume the status appropriate to their rank so long as this same clergy at the very centre of the state remain in their present condition and on their present level " .
7 Sporting gentlemen of the pre-Victorian period saw no harm in making money through playing games so long as this was a matter of gambling ; nor did they mind mixing with others of a lower class , who derived the bulk of their income in this way , provided distinctions of birth were recognized and preserved .
8 Christians must have difficulty in using the bible to speak to contemporary issues so long as this belief persists .
9 They must ascertain the child 's wishes with regard to the provision of accommodation so far as this is reasonably practicable and consistent with his welfare ( s20(6) ) .
10 Instead , they are likely to suggest that some methods of discipline can be used to help prevent a young person absconding from care so long as this does them no harm .
11 This Service would provide legal help to CABx and other social agencies , similar to that hitherto provided by solicitors to CABx on an honorary basis ; would establish close liaison between the local profession and CABx and other social services ; would provide oral advice for the public in cases that could be readily disposed of ; would maintain permanent advisory centres where necessary , offering advice and assistance short of proceedings or representation in court ; and would set up permanent local centres offering representation in magistrates ' courts and county courts and the conduct of litigation so far as this could not be absorbed by solicitors ' firms .
12 Political connections were often the principal criterion suggested to justify the promotion of an officer of excise , and some of them were quite ready to employ their own votes to advance their careers so long as this was permitted by Parliament .
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