Sentences with phrase «precise extent»

Moreover, at the time of the imposition of a life sentence, it must be clear to the convicted person to a sufficiently precise extent what objective criteria will be applied in the review, so that he knows what requirements must be met, if he wants - eventually — to be considered for a reduction of his sentence or for (conditional) release.

Despite this and other authoritative warnings about the dangers of climate change, Mr. Pruitt persists in pointing to uncertainty about the precise extent of humanity's contribution to the problem as a basis for resisting taking any regulatory action to help solve it.

Chicago philosopher - comic Aaron Freeman made the same point in a recent National Public Radio commentary: «Gratitude ameliorates the worst aspect of American life, which is that the consumer culture makes us constantly aware of what we do not have, without counterbalancing rituals of gratitude for the mind - boggling bounty that is the U.S.A.... As you are grateful, to that precise extent you are happy.»

Initial estimates put the cost of the write - off at at least # 140 million, but there are signs that the precise extent is not yet fully understood because the department has not completed an impairment review.

While the precise extent to which the charges and pending trials toward the end of this year may increase these outside legal costs is unclear, we do have at least one clue.

«We now hope to design larger clinical studies to treat patients» tumors harboring these novel genomic aberrations to further explore the precise extent of clinical benefit for patients with primary or advanced cholangiocarcinoma.»

The U.K. Department for International Development has already agreed to fund a large project to improve surveillance and map the precise extent of the problem.

Closer examination revealed parts of a membrane preserved between the rod - like bone and the fingers, although its precise extent is unclear.

Further research is necessary to explore these differences and the precise extent of which content of those experiences reflects their expectations and cultural backgrounds, as well as the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying near - death - experiences.»

Instead of idly debating the precise extent of global warming, or the precise timeline of global warming, we need to deal with the central facts of rising temperatures, rising waters, and all the endless troubles that global warming will bring.

Until an expert has been appointed, such as a forensic accountant, it is not always easy for a party to know the precise extent of his claim.

Recent months have seen the publication of the Duty to Promote Disability Equality — Statutory Code of Practice and the Gender Equality Duty — Code of Practice for England and Wales and the remaining regulations establishing the precise extent of these duties.