Although the ruling is binding only in Cape Province, it would have a persuasive effect in other provinces, they said.

Researchers have examined several variables that have been thought, at one time or another, to influence the persuasive effect of fear appeals.

It is commonly acknowledged that goodwill is constituted by the reputation of a trade mark and its persuasive effect.

The persuasive effects of metaphor: A meta-analysis.

It has only a persuasive effect.

"The fact that it is only binding in these states doesn't mean that the ruling does not have a persuasive effect in other states," he added.

The first formal study of the persuasive effect of language was written two and a half thousand years ago.

Social influence is an overarching term given to describe the persuasive effects people have on each other.

The second half, however, with its more solemn elements of genuine cruelty and contrition, burns energy to less persuasive effect.

If that happens, maybe Judge Kane's ruling will hold some persuasive effect in San Francisco.