Example sentences of "as [prep] [subord] a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The point is often raised as to whether a protector who is resident in the United Kingdom , although all the trustees may be resident outside the United Kingdom , could have any adverse effect with regard to the place of residence of the trust .
2 In situations where doubt exists as to whether a transaction has resulted in an asset or expense what questions should be posed ?
3 The question therefore arose as to whether a wife should be treated any differently in this respect .
4 There was evidently some dilemma in Gould 's mind as to whether a work on the birds of Europe or just the birds of Britain would prove most lucrative .
5 This appeal raises a single issue as to whether a landlord who has obtained an order for possession in the county court against the statutory tenant is entitled to resort to self-help and take possession of the premises himself without involving the bailiff in executing the order for possession .
6 One can not , in other words , argue from the premise that people may disagree as to whether a person was in fact placed in fear for their bodily safety , to the conclusion that a decision-maker can have untrammelled power to decide whether such an apprehension is indeed a constituent part of the offence at all .
7 This principle , he submitted , is further exemplified by the line of the Court of Justice authority which shows that the jurisdiction of the court may be invoked under this article where there is a dispute between the parties as to whether a contract in fact exists , but only if that dispute is real and genuine .
8 My Lords , we remain absolutely committed to parents being the key determinant as to whether a school should go grant maintained erm or whether it should not .
9 It was interesting to note that the responses to the CRUS question as to whether a member of library staff was designated as training officer also indicated that title held is not necessarily indicative of time devoted to training .
10 Since confidence ratings were obtained in addition to Yes/No responses it is possible to plot ROC curves for either subjects or stimuli and hence calculate separate measures of recognition sensitivity ( i.e. the ability of subjects to discriminate targets from distractors ) and response criterion bias ( i.e. the tendency to give particular types of response independently of any knowledge a subject has as to whether a film was a target or distractor ) .
11 there should be a test — based on the statutory wording related to licences — as to whether a credit transaction involved activity which was oppressive or unfair or improper , which should be a further factor
12 Your decision as to whether a diagram is appropriate largely depends upon the purpose of the note and the quantity of information that is needed ( see below ) .
13 These validity studies compared clinical opinion as to whether a respondent showed signs of dementia with their score upon the scale .
14 The courts can express the same feeling by the creative choice as to whether a defect should be stamped jurisdictional or non-jurisdictional .
15 He found no dissent from this view , although there was disagreement as to whether a State whose security was affected by the conclusion of a treaty between other States could likewise intervene .
16 A test was laid down in 1987 as to whether a vehicle was intended or adapted for use on roads .
17 These clauses are also found in insurance policies to resolve disputes between insurer and insured as to whether a claim should proceed .
18 It depends upon the problem of each horse as to whether a Chambon or side-reins are used .
19 As to whether a trustee under a trust deed is an assignee of , or manager for , an insolvent certificate-holder , in a question with the landlord , see Dewar v. Ainslie ( 1892 ) 20 R. 203 .
20 It would appear that tenants are bound by the provisions of the Act and could therefore be affected adversely by it , but it remains to be seen as to whether a tenant in such a position could maintain an action against its landlord for breach of the landlord 's covenant for quiet enjoyment where there is no reservation of such a right of access in the tenant 's lease .
21 Conversely , it has been accepted that the court may inquire as to whether a visitor intends to act outside his jurisdiction and in a proper case to grant a writ or order of prohibition to restrain him : Bishop of Chichester v. Harward , 1 Durn. & E. 650 ; see also Bently v. Bishop of Ely , 1 Barn.K.B. 192 .
22 It will depend on the particular circumstances of each case as to whether a solicitor who has suffered financial loss as a result of having to comply with an undertaking given in the course of his acting for a client can look to the latter for reimbursement .
23 Elsewhere , opinions differ greatly as to whether a move into care management is a move towards management or a further development of practice .
24 There is some doubt as to whether a health authority is primarily liable , i.e. that it owes a non-delegable duty to its patients .
25 If any doubt exists as to whether a group engagement letter covers the particular assignment in question an additional letter should be requested .
26 This approach seems to beg the question as to whether a suicide can ever be regarded as being in their right mind .
27 Who has n't ever surreptitiously shredded a glossy green leaf , overcome by curiosity as to whether a plant is real or not ?
28 The decision as to whether a family will be started and how large it will be rests with the Parents to a greater extent than at any time in history .
29 Durham 's Assistant Chief Constable Eddy Marchant said : ‘ The decision as to whether a family member is used is always up to negotiators trained to judge the mood of the individual .
30 I think the point has been made er and let me er ask you to correct me if I if you do n't i it 's a fair assessment , the point that 's really being made is there is a judgmental issue here as to whether a surplus arises from over-funding by an employer er substantial investment performance or or effectively unfair claiming between either the deferred pensioners or the pensioners and i it can be that all of those interests have to put into the pot and it 's a judgment as to who actually is doing best in what circumstances .
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