Example sentences of "[prep] reference to a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( g ) whether the takeover falls within the relevant criteria for reference to a merger control authority ( see Chapter 19 ) . |
| 2 | ‘ Class ’ of vehicle shall be construed as reference to a class defined or described by reference to any characteristics of the vehicles or to any other circumstances whatsoever ( section 192(3) Road Traffic Act 1988 ) . |
| 3 | The absence of reference to a division of the southern province , therefore , is not altogether surprising . |
| 4 | It is often difficult to make the policy implementation distinction with reference to a service operated by professionals . |
| 5 | To explain , make clear , with reference to a difficulty or problem . |
| 6 | 1–3–1859 The Convener read the following letter from Claud McFie Esquire with reference to a donation of £400 which he had given to the Aged and Infirm Ministers ' Fund and a like sum to the Supplementary Sustentation Fund and in reference to which he reserved power to demand the interest during his life ; that he was anxious to promote the prosperity of the new Church of Bowmore in Islay , and now desired to appropriate the interest of the latter sum for five years , for that charge , and on this being complied with he gave up for that period his claim for the interest of the former sum , viz £400 , to the Aged and Infirm Ministers ' Fund . |
| 7 | The purpose of the following sections is to explore the difficulties with reference to a number of rather awkward speaker variables , beginning with social class . |
| 8 | A scene in the book singled out by many of its critical admirers — in which Robyn instructs Vic in the theories of metaphor and metonymy with reference to a Silk Cut commercial on a hoarding — is absent from the serial . |
| 9 | Used strictly whether in reference to a household , a corporation or a government , an economy consists of a set of activities by which scarce means are allocated to specific ends . |
| 10 | He has written in reference to a property in Hoo , " This is owned by Mr Henry Golding of Upper Halling who we find is of Langridge Manor " . |
| 11 | It requires learners to provide a word to fill a blank in reference to a picture . |
| 12 | Being ‘ sold a pup ’ at fair was also used in reference to a pig . |
| 13 | It has published a booklet , called New Arrivals — A Guide to Non-religious Naming Ceremonies , which gives five alternatives , ranging from the personal to something similar to the vows in the Christian ceremony but without reference to a deity . |
| 14 | They can treat minor complaints/injuries without reference to a doctor . |
| 15 | Conditions treated by the ENP without reference to a doctor |
| 16 | With the patient 's consent , the ENP was allowed to treat those conditions listed in Table 1 without reference to a doctor . |
| 17 | If it was a straightforward case I could see , treat and discharge the patient without reference to a doctor . |
| 18 | There is a danger of making staff a bland set of people , unsure of their standing in anything without reference to a manual . |
| 19 | ( a ) references to a principal shall be construed , in relation to a recognised body , as references to a director of that body ; |
| 20 | It is fairly easy to demonstrate that the meaning of a text can not be constrained by reference to a writer 's intentions . |
| 21 | Now all I 'm suggesting to him is that there is here apparently a requirement laid down by the treaty which ca n't be aggregated by any one individual member state which could actually only be enforced by reference to a court of justice and what I 'd like to ask is in the light of this very deep seated concern by the French about Strasbourg er and the European parliament building and the knowledge that this is of such importance to the er of er voting and of representation in the community of the European elections . |
| 22 | The nonperspectival appearance , then , is identified by reference to a thought from which we wisely refrain , a ‘ would-be ’ thought . |
| 23 | ( 3 ) I remarked above that epistemic appearances are identified by reference to a thought from which we wisely refrain , a ‘ would-be ’ thought . |
| 24 | Where a party to a contract deals as consumer or on the other 's written standard terms of business ( McCrone v Boots Farm Sales Ltd 1981 SLT 103 ) that other can not by reference to a contract term limit , exclude or restrict his liability ( ss3 , 13(1) of UCTA 1977 ) , and this applies to terms and notices ( s13(2) of UCTA 1977 ) . |
| 25 | Where the cost of finance under a facility is determined by reference to a base rate ( such as LIBOR ) a change in the base rate should not be regarded as an increase in the level of finance costs for this purpose . |
| 26 | For example , in the case of floating rate loans , the amount of periodic payments of interest will be calculated by reference to a base rate — eg LIBOR + 2% . |
| 27 | Many countries , especially on the European continent , still favour the " stratotype " concept , whereby a stratigraphical division ( normally a stage ) is defined by reference to a type section or stratotype , at or near the locality mentioned in the stage name . |
| 28 | Shares allotted under the Scheme will rank ( subject to dividend and other entitlements arising by reference to a date prior to the date of exercise ) pari passu in all respects with the other shares then in issue . |
| 29 | These principles do not prevent the parties from defining the expiration of the term by reference to a date before that of execution of the lease , or from making contractual provisions which take effect by reference to such a date , as by defining the period for the operation of a break-clause or an increase of rent . |
| 30 | For example , if a breach were to affect the profitability of the Business , it would be unfair to compensate the Purchaser by simply paying back the lost profits when the Purchaser has paid a price calculated by reference to a multiple of profits . |