non placet

non pla·cet

noun \ˈnän-ˈplā-sət, ˈnōn-\

Definition of NON PLACET

: a negative vote

Examples of NON PLACET

1. <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

Related to NON PLACET

Synonyms: nay, negative, no

Antonyms: positive, yea, yes

Related Words: con; blackball, veto; denial, negation, refusal

Near Antonyms: pro; acceptance, approval, grace

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