For example, Germans often scoff at the American notion that longer store hours will mean more consumption.

So much for the American notion that even those accused of the vilest crimes have a right to competent counsel.

It reflects traditional American notions of fairness and balance.

At stake were American notions of government and democracy and the direction our country would take for years to come.

They have to be introduced to the American notion that activism is expected rather than suspect.

He had become quite familiar, even comfortable, with American notions of precision and accuracy.

Have you really made up your mind about this American notion?

Nor could he ever wean himself from the notion, which is perhaps especially an American notion, that success and virtue are the same thing.

They also introduced American notions about customs involving clothing, food, language, entertainment, education, hygiene and economy.

It certainly has nothing in common with any American notions of justice or the rule of law.