noneconomic

adjective

non·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌnän-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce noneconomic (audio)
-ˌē-kə-
: not economic
especially : having no economic importance or implication

Examples of noneconomic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lemon is seeking economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2024 This timely book describes how governments use trade policy to achieve noneconomic ends. Ken Heydon, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024 Mays is seeking an unspecified amount in medical, funeral and out-of-pocket expenses, as well as noneconomic damages for mental anguish, emotional distress, past and future pain and suffering and other items. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024 Warnock’s family asked for roughly $465,000 in noneconomic and special damages. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for noneconomic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noneconomic was in 1856

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“Noneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noneconomic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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noneconomic

adjective
non·​ec·​o·​nom·​ic
ˌnän-ˌek-ə-ˈnäm-ik,
-ˌē-kə-
: not economic
especially : having no economic importance or involvement
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