They are also called to make substantive decisions about the common good, decisions that may leave a lasting mark on the community, for good or ill. (firstthings.com)
However, the highest barrier to the engagement of teachers in education reform comes from conservatives who believe that teacher unions shouldn't be involved in substantive decisions about the direction of school reform. (educationnext.org)
The court's 58 decisions embraced 68 separate appeals, and three were ancillary to substantive decisions issued earlier in the year. (newlawjournal.co.uk)