NON PLACET Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

non placet

noun

ˌnän-ˈplā-sət

Definition of non placet

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

It’s built on depth, high-end baseline talent, and a fundamental refusal to look like a mess when actual game lights turn on.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Students who took the stand described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of refusal

Noun

In 2023, DeSantis issued a surprise veto of a bipartisan bill that would have led the state fleet to purchase more EVs and save taxpayers money.

— Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Bill 26-0191 changes the veto and override time requirements for the budget and other bills by providing the council more time to potentially override a mayoral veto, thus giving more power to the council.

— Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of veto

Noun

Balancing those positives and negatives takes careful architecture between the data, the AI and the business strategy.

— James Loffler, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Ament revisited his archive of decomposing negatives with his brother, designer Barry Ament, a few years ago.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

Definition of negative

Noun

Stapley’s own fascination with the art of the con began after her mother was conned out of her life savings.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Jonathan Curtiss Sherman Oaks Pros and cons The WNBA has seen a very positive increase the last few years in viewership, ratings and salaries, which is good for them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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