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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How else to explain such relentlessness, such a refusal to stop even when most everyone would quit?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
The attack was a result of the refusal of the Zamfara state government to negotiate with the gunmen, Sanusi Dosara, chairman of the Maradun local government, said in a statement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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His sophomore feature Slacker (1990), a no-budget, no-stars comedy shot on 16 mm, was picked up out by Orion out of Sundance and went on to gross $1 million.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Most flat organizations, built in haste after layoffs, have quietly answered that question with a no, and dressed the answer up as empowerment.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The European Commission froze billions of euros in funds for Hungary in response to democratic backsliding led by Orbán, and concern lingers about the damage that can be done when one unhappy government insists on wielding its veto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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According to the Times, the Americans want veto power over foreign investment interest in Greenland.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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But my curiosity proved stronger than my nay-saying.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Congress does not have a yay or nay on the merger, but Democratic lawmakers have warned of investigations and other actions, something that will prove much more salient if the party gains control of one or more chambers in the midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead of harping on the negatives and problems, center and rest your energy on the positives and protect your peace to wash away some of your worries.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Now Simmons and his old negatives have exposure like never before.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the process of Jessie navigating the pros and cons of consumer tech finds this franchise at its best.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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What are the cons of investing in gold?—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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