as in incumbent
forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
language arts, math, and science are nonelective subjects taken by all students at the school
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Recent Examples of nonelective
Sought after for elective and nonelective post-surgical recovery, Immortelle prides itself on a holistic approach to aftercare.
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Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023
Again, in the case of these nonelective matches, employees may be given the choice of whether to make the match on a pre-tax basis or on an after-tax Roth basis.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
The first huge change for people who are still working is that employers will now be able to provide employees with the option to receive matching and nonelective contributions to a Roth account for their 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans.
—James Lange, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Sometimes it can be caused by long-term contact-lens use; but more often than not, the condition is brought on by age—and can even obstruct vision in severe cases, turning an elective eye-lift procedure into a nonelective one in insurance parlance.
—Jancee Dunn, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2021
The owner can make both elective-deferral contributions from compensation of up to $19,500 in 2020 ($26,000 for those ages 50 and up) and employer nonelective contributions, with all contributions (except catch-up contributions of those 50 or older) totaling no more than $57,000.
—Dallas News, 31 May 2020
Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023
Again, in the case of these nonelective matches, employees may be given the choice of whether to make the match on a pre-tax basis or on an after-tax Roth basis.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
The first huge change for people who are still working is that employers will now be able to provide employees with the option to receive matching and nonelective contributions to a Roth account for their 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans.
—James Lange, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Sometimes it can be caused by long-term contact-lens use; but more often than not, the condition is brought on by age—and can even obstruct vision in severe cases, turning an elective eye-lift procedure into a nonelective one in insurance parlance.
—Jancee Dunn, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2021
The owner can make both elective-deferral contributions from compensation of up to $19,500 in 2020 ($26,000 for those ages 50 and up) and employer nonelective contributions, with all contributions (except catch-up contributions of those 50 or older) totaling no more than $57,000.
—Dallas News, 31 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelective
Adjective
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Along with wanting to upgrade the Carolina roster, Canales recently made the decision to hand over offensive play-calling to his incumbent coordinator, Brad Idzik.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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That contested at-large seat will feature incumbent and current School Board Vice President Chris Farris facing off against challenger John Marek.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dumping waste in commercial quantities is a misdemeanor under county laws, punishable by up to six months in jail and a mandatory fine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 45-year-old denied the charge at a hearing but an independent commission found otherwise, and also handed him a £2,000 fine and ordered him to attend a mandatory education course.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There is more compulsory masculinity, less faggotry.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Where military service is compulsory, and may only disappoint our best or even worst men, but can be interrupted, thank god, by life’s hairpin turns.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The board is also considering approving a list of required reading that includes Bible passages.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Each round is decided by a head-to-head battle, with the infamous Randomizer wheel determining the required ingredients, cooking style, equipment and wild card element.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection under federal law, but there are no provisions guaranteeing the elite levels of private travel that were necessary features of their time in office.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Peeling is not necessary, but scrub and rinse the carrots well before using.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Nonelective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelective. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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