noncontiguous
adjective
non·con·tig·u·ous
ˌnän-kən-ˈti-gyə-wəs 
-gyü-əs
: not contiguous
especially
: not adjoining along a boundary or consisting of parts that adjoin
a noncontiguous college campus
These parcels on noncontiguous land averaged nearly 50 acres in size … —
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Lawyers representing Republicans said that in the past Democrats had not raised claims of unfairness about noncontiguous districts.
—Julie Bosman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023
Gaber disputed Bradley's reading of why the case was brought before the court, arguing the question of whether the state's legislative districts are unconstitutionally noncontiguous would have made its way to the court regardless of who won the election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2023
According to the legal complaint, the majority of Wisconsin’s Assembly districts are noncontiguous — each consisting of between two and 40 disconnected pieces of territory.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
During the Trump administration, some 458 noncontiguous miles of border barrier were constructed, mostly to replace barriers that had been put in place during previous administrations.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
There are currently 706 noncontiguous miles of border wall — which consists of a variety of barriers — along parts of the nearly 2,000-mile border between the United States and Mexico.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
The suit argues that this should not be allowed, even when towns annex noncontiguous areas, creating islands or enclaves in districts.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2023
Studies estimate that the Jones Act costs the U.S. economy more than a billion dollars annually, with noncontiguous areas such as Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico bearing the brunt of its effects.
—Sam Heavenrich, wsj.com, 24 Apr. 2023
Avery owns roughly three square miles of noncontiguous parcels stretching across town.
—J. Harry Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
Julie Bosman, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023
Gaber disputed Bradley's reading of why the case was brought before the court, arguing the question of whether the state's legislative districts are unconstitutionally noncontiguous would have made its way to the court regardless of who won the election.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2023
According to the legal complaint, the majority of Wisconsin’s Assembly districts are noncontiguous — each consisting of between two and 40 disconnected pieces of territory.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 17 Nov. 2023
During the Trump administration, some 458 noncontiguous miles of border barrier were constructed, mostly to replace barriers that had been put in place during previous administrations.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
There are currently 706 noncontiguous miles of border wall — which consists of a variety of barriers — along parts of the nearly 2,000-mile border between the United States and Mexico.
—Colbi Edmonds, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2023
The suit argues that this should not be allowed, even when towns annex noncontiguous areas, creating islands or enclaves in districts.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2023
Studies estimate that the Jones Act costs the U.S. economy more than a billion dollars annually, with noncontiguous areas such as Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico bearing the brunt of its effects.
—Sam Heavenrich, wsj.com, 24 Apr. 2023
Avery owns roughly three square miles of noncontiguous parcels stretching across town.
—J. Harry Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Noncontiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncontiguous. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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