as in refusals
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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The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026 -
Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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With Cornyn not on the floor, the vote for more than 25 minutes was stuck at 56 ayes and 40 nays, with three other GOP senators, Rick Scott of Florida, Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson and Mike Lee of Utah, not voting, for unclear reasons.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the decision following an endorsement from the Chamber of Deputies and a Senate vote that saw 76 ayes, five nays and 35 abstentions.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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On the framework amendment, there were 12 Republican noes.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The list of noes from top free agents since then is not insignificant.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shift Towards Progress Goals, Not Outcomes Because of the up-and-down nature of the rehabilitation, along with the potential temporary decline in athletic skill, your child might look at their performance and see more negatives than positives.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Ahlhauser sent her a contact sheet with images of the seven negatives.—
Jim Higgins,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Kemp vetoes bills that would have doled out more than $235M in tax breaks over the next five years.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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The House was unwilling to override two vetoes earlier this year on legislation that passed unanimously.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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What are the cons of investing in gold?—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Martinez disagrees with Crookes’ assertion that the device’s benefits outweigh its cons.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Non placets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placets. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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