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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Medical staff were ordered to make sure all refusals of medical treatment were made directly to them and documented.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026 -
White said ride refusals are particularly an issue for members of the blind community who travel with service animals.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 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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The list of noes from top free agents since then is not insignificant.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The winningest teams lose and Hollywood, there's so many nos.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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All things considered the negatives outweigh the positives.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet many parents see only the negatives.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Reflexive vetoes of new experiments, as the Simple Summaries spat highlighted last summer, is not genuine conversation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2026
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That funding was later vetoed by the governor as part of broader cultural budget vetoes.—
Geo Darder,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Related Stories Variety breaks down the pros and cons facing each contender because in a season this competitive, the smallest advantage could decide who hears their name called on Oscar night.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cons Of South-Facing Homes Of course, along with the pros of a South-facing home, so, too, come a few cons.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Non placets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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