as in refusal
a vote or decision against something the motion to award the controversial scholar an honorary degree from the university passed by an overwhelming margin, with only two recorded non placets

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Noun
  • Each witness stated Cassie did not want the police involved, with security corroborating Cassie's refusal to call law enforcement officials.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Kirill Clark, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • The following guide is the definitive travel companion for pop culture lovers, adventurers, and anyone who’s ever related to Victoria Ratliff’s (Parker Posey) refusal to live an uncomfortable life.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • According to a new Microsoft security advisory update, the answer to the last of these questions is a resounding no.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • While Littleton has tabled its rezoning ordinance indefinitely, that doesn’t mean residents are a hard no for any type of effort to bolster density in the city.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His veto of the strikers bill was expected and came with a consistent and clearly stated rationale.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2025
  • The critics hang their hat on the War Powers Resolution (WPR), a law passed by Congress in 1973 over President Richard Nixon’s veto.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Also, unlike the debate over eight vs. nine conference games, the play-in weekend doesn’t have a set of yeas and nays.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Last month, the San Francisco central committee resolution passed with 15 aye votes, eight nays and eight abstentions.
    Heather Knight, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Padres catchers have been a net negative to the team at this point.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • Studios collaborated with the Hong Kong Film Archives to digitally restore and remaster these films, which were scanned in 4K from their original camera negatives.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Here's how Xfinity's plans, prices and offerings stack up against AT&T's offerings, and the pros and cons of each provider.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Pros & cons Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority PassTM Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club with two guests.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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