non placet
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.non pla·cet
noun \ˈnän-ˈplā-sət, ˈnōn-\Definition of NON PLACET
: a negative vote
Examples of NON PLACET
- <the motion to award the controversial scholar an honorary degree from the university passed by an overwhelming margin, with only two recorded non placets>
Origin of NON PLACET
Latin, it does not please
First Known Use: 1589
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