Sentences with phrase «potential consequences of actions»

It's assumed that they don't have a full grasp of the potential consequences of their actions, so liability covers them even for most intentional acts.

Good decisions tend to emerge from processes in which people are explicit about their goals; consider a range of alternative options for pursuing their goals; use the best available science to understand the potential consequences of their actions; carefully consider the trade - offs; contemplate the decision from a wide range of views and vantages, including those who are not represented but may be affected; and follow agreed - upon rules and norms that enhance the legitimacy of the process for all those concerned.

It's assumed that they don't have a full grasp of the potential consequences of their actions, so liability covers them even for most intentional acts.

We must wonder whether U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is choosing to remain ignorant to the potential consequences of her actions against public schools, or if she understands the damage she is doing and is refusing to acknowledge it.

«There are some concerns about online risks [for this age group] since on a moral development scale they are middle school kids and are a little too young to fully understand the potential consequences of actions they take.»

Yet critical thinking is simple: It is merely the ability to understand why things are they way they are and to understand the potential consequences of actions.

Because even if there's no such thing as a soul that's separate from the brain and that somehow pushes the buttons of behavior — even if we are nothing but our brains — it's undoubtedly true that there are parts of the brain that are responsive to the potential consequences of our actions, that are responsive to social norms, to reward, punishment, credit, and blame.

Teens are often reckless, and don't really comprehend the potential consequences of their actions.

it's hard to believe that the makers of the video didn't know the potential consequences of their actions.

It is critically important, Mr Speaker, that we are honest with the British people about the potential consequences of the action the Prime Minister is proposing today.

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The report examines the potential economic consequences of cancelling the Obama - era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA.

The pursuit of narcissistic supply may result in a stronger likelihood of a CEO to undertake bold actions with potential detrimental consequences for the organization.

At noon, Democratic Reps. Joe Crowley, Steve Israel, Hakeem Jeffries and Kathleen Rice call for federal lawmakers to approve long - term DHS funding by Friday without amendments challenging President Obama's executive actions on immigration, and discuss potential consequences of failing to do so; lobby, Marine Air Terminal, LaGuardia Airport, Ditmars Boulevard and 23rd Avenue, Queens.

Stand Against Violence uses the example of what happened to Lloyd to demonstrate to young people the potential consequences of violence and the impact of individuals» actions on those around them.

Though the courts have blocked an immediate end to DACA, «Dreamers» are still uncertain of potential consequences, and roughly 9,000 K — 12 teachers could face legal action or deportation.

It also means to enquire into the global dimension of local phenomena, fostering a perspective and a disposition that takes into account the potential global consequences of personal or local actions.

Empathyed.org quotes Tyler Colasante by defining empathy «as «the intrapersonal realization of another's plight that illuminates the potential consequences of one's own actions on the lives of others» (as cited in Hollingsworth, 2003, p. 146).»

Whilst considering when something is reasonably foreseeable, you should be allowing for the potential consequences; what action can be taken, regardless of cost, as this is covered under «so far as is reasonably practicable», which is explained below.

But before you think of making any changes to your portfolio, think hard and carefully about your potential consequences — since the actions you take may trigger results that you don't expect or desire.

Kids below the age of 13 are generally held not to understand the potential severity of their actions, or the chain of consequences arising from them.

And even if we assume settling your debt is a legitimate way to eradicate it — and make no mistake, it isn't because people should pay what they rightfully owe — you need to understand the potential consequences if you're desperate enough to pursue this course of action.

On the other hand, potassium losses in the watery stool can have serious consequences since potassium is one of two principal electrolytes needed in the propagation of an action potential across the cell membrane.

Managing climate - related risks will be more difficult without a base of knowledge and practice aimed at evaluating specific risks, and their likelihood and consequences, as well as potential actions to promote resilience, say Chris Weaver et al

Actions should be chosen that are proportional to the seriousness of the potential harm, with consideration of their positive and negative consequences, and with an assessment of the moral implications of both action and inaction.

Chapter 6 of the Climate Action Report, «Impacts and Adaptation,» drew substantially on the findings of the National Assessment for its discussion of the potential consequences of climate change for the United States.

The potential consequences of climate change are great and the actions taken over the next few decades will determine human influences on the climate for centuries.

Many also question the scientific validity of the IPCC projections of future anthropogenic warming and its consequences, especially the IPCC premise that these are likely to result in serious negative impacts, i.e. a serious potential threat to humanity and our environment, unless actions are undertaken to curtail human GHG emissions (principally CO2).

The group's broad investigative, trial and appellate experience provides early resolution of potential criminal problems; the ability to deal directly with regulatory and government agencies to avoid the harmful consequences of government action, where possible; and, if necessary, the ability to successfully defend companies or their management at trial.

In determining the amount and duration of maintenance the court shall consider: (A) the income and property of the respective parties including marital property distributed pursuant to subdivision five of this part; (B) the duration of the marriage and the age and health of both parties; (C) the present and future earning capacity of both parties; (D) the ability of the party seeking maintenance to become self - supporting and, if applicable, the period of time and training necessary therefor; (E) reduced or lost lifetime earning capacity of the party seeking maintenance as a result of having foregone or delayed education, training, employment, or career opportunities during the marriage; (F) the presence of children of the marriage in the respective homes of the parties; (G) the tax consequences to each party; (H) contributions and services of the party seeking maintenance as a spouse, parent, wage earner and homemaker, and to the career or career potential of the other party; (I) the wasteful dissipation of marital property by either spouse; (J) any transfer or encumbrance made in contemplation of a matrimonial action without fair consideration; and (K) any other factor which the court shall expressly find to be just and proper.

Kids below the age of 13 are generally held not to understand the potential severity of their actions, or the chain of consequences arising from them.