Definition of nonrefundable
: not subject to refunding or being refunded a nonrefundable bond a nonrefundable fee
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Examples of nonrefundable in a Sentence
The tickets are nonrefundable unless the show is canceled.
Recent Examples of nonrefundable from the Web
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To stand out, some buyers have resorted to waiving contingencies and inspections, and submitting a bigger portion of their offer in nonrefundable cash sums.
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While prepayments are supposedly nonrefundable, BlackBerry argued that Qualcomm has per-device royalty caps that should apply -- even when a phone maker pays in advance.
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The fees are a standard part of joining most golf clubs, some of which allow only nonrefundable deposits.
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Missed a nonrefundable appointment while on interminable hold with your HMO?
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1963
First Known Use of nonrefundable
1963
NONREFUNDABLE Defined for English Language Learners
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adjective
Definition of nonrefundable for English Language Learners
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of something you buy : not allowed to be returned in exchange for the money you paid
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of a payment : not to be returned
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