While the Senate's opinions never officially held the force of law, the magistrates regarded them as binding anyway.

尽管元老院的意见从来没有被官方认可为有法律效力，行政官认为元老会有约束力。

The agreement, however, is non-binding, meaning it does not have the force of law.

但是，该协议不具有约束力，这意味着它不具有法律效力。

And as such, my decisions have the force of law.

鉴于此，我的决定具备法律效力。

Traditionally, the Grand Mufti's decisions do not have the force of law. But, they can shape government policies.

传统上，大穆夫提的决定不具有法律效力。 但是，它们可以影响政府政策。

A rule issued by the White House that has the force of law and its aimed at protecting the freedom of speech on college campuses.

白宫发布的一项具有法律效力的规定，旨在保护大学校园的言论自由。