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
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Emerson found the transfer retaliatory and said Philip’s refusal was protected under California labor law.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Anything from Hamas’s refusal to accept terms of transitional period, completely disarming, or a violent incident could become a pretext to violate the ceasefire.—
Shibley Telhami,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The answer was a resounding no.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Accessories aren’t exempt from the conversation, as the quiet-no-more approach seen in many collections trickled down to shoes, bags and more.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Newsom signed their bills on Monday evening, hours before a deadline requiring him to sign or veto legislation elapsed.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda, the other nay vote, suggested the council adopt changes to the agreed upon issues while the members who proposed the item, Wilson and Jimenez, work through sticking points on the body camera footage with the chief.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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All this despite the nay-saying of classic-car purists.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, investors also need to balance potential positives and negatives in the economy, the money management firm said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Malouda believes Gittens must not see Garnacho’s signing as a negative.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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On that note, the growth of artificial intelligence tools — the pros, the cons and the unknowns — are certain to be a theme of Mipcom.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tracking the cons Victims of scams tend to be hesitant to come forward because of the shame that comes with being taken for a ride.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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