Example sentences of "and it is [adv] for " in BNC.

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1 The Clouds are of immense importance to astronomers , and it is partly for this reason that many of the great new telescopes are being set up south of the equator , where the Clouds are accessible .
2 It is the law which prevails over every other form of law , and it is not for the court to say that a parliamentary enactment , the highest law in this country , is illegal .
3 That is for local authorities to decide , and it is not for me to offer them advice .
4 Thus it is a question of fact for the coroner to decide whether a death is natural or not natural and it is therefore for him to decide whether an inquest should be held .
5 The Supreme Court taxing officer takes the view that on the basis of the evidence that they have seen these figures are probably accurate and it is therefore for the paying party to show why the rates should not be applied .
6 As explained earlier when describing the model of living and the model for nursing , the 12 ALs are interrelated ; so too the body systems as categorised by the human biologists are interrelated and it is only for the purposes of description and discussion that they are dealt with separately .
7 These acts violate the ICC Code of Conduct and it is now for the referee to take action . ’
8 With very few exceptions the rule is that Parliament determines the maximum penalty and it is then for the courts , having heard the evidence , and seen the defendant in person , and heard what can be said in mitigation on his behalf , to decide upon the appropriate punishment in all the circumstances of the case .
9 This system of weekly payment is still much more prevalent in Britain than in other advanced European countries , and it is so for historical reasons .
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