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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Her refusal to give up and positive attitude is contagious.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025 -
Meanwhile, the Swiss hosts may just be hoping that by their refusal to take sides, the contest goes off without too much controversy.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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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
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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
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Opponents of his bill characterized the legislation as being unfair to victims and encouraged its veto by Gov. Moore.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Council members who voted against overriding the veto were President Lori Latham, D-1st; Dwayne Halliburton, D-2nd; and Myles Tolliver, D-at large.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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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
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Much of what ensues takes place at the boss’s preposterously grandiose lodge — nay, castlelike fortress — tucked in wilderness and protected by armed guards.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Gaumont maintains over 4,300 square yards of refrigerated storage for original negatives, distributed across three industrial-grade coolers.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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A lot of people from outside the city only hear about the negatives.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
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Analyze and compare training options To evaluate the pros and cons of each training program, this four-step checklist includes a useful rubric.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Read our full test and review of more than a dozen stainless steel skillets The best sauté pan: The All-Clad D3 3-quart sauté pan All-Clad D3 3 Quart Sauté Pan $180 $150 Amazon Pros & cons Specs Next verse, same as the first.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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