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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In a city where more than 145 languages are spoken, and every neighborhood carries the flavors of somewhere else, the drinking scene reflects that same refusal to be pinned down.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026 -
But his refusal to put anything in writing, and the president's continued praise for the plan, have made some senators skeptical.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But one of her friends gave a firm and definitive no.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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While that effort went down with a wider margin, 84 nos and 17 yeses, a dozen Republicans supported it, revealing the extent of unease over the issue within the Senate GOP conference.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Days later, Congress overrode the veto.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 June 2026
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That in itself would provide another strong argument for overriding such a veto.—
Steven Andreasen,
Twin Cities,
7 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
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That arrangement could prove a major negative for the folks and funds clamoring to get shares.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 May 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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Earlier this year its school board was mixed on doing so and discussed the pros and cons of the program during a board meeting in January.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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What are the cons of investing in gold?—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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