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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The problem with this type of refusal is that a cat-and-mouse gambit is likely to ensue.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025 -
His refusal to run scrambles the GOP field and gives Ossoff breathing room in what was expected to be the marquee race of the cycle.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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While Littleton has tabled its rezoning ordinance indefinitely, that doesn’t mean residents are a hard no for any type of effort to bolster density in the city.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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According to a new Microsoft security advisory update, the answer to the last of these questions is a resounding no.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Keanu used his power to allow a former houseguest to come in and play the Power of Veto competition in his place; Kelley used hers to compete in an additional veto competition.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Masterson, an Andover Republican, has defined himself in opposition to Gov. Laura Kelly over the last four years, enacting legislation despite the Democratic governor’s vetoes and working to minimize her role in critical activities, such as shaping the state budget.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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The program is set to expire Dec. 31, 2026, but on Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill out of committee (13 ayes, no nays) that would extend the program, and the same major players from the 2013 legislative session are lobbying again to extend and improve the tax credit.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Even so, that only added up to 49 yay votes, versus 51 nays from the rest of the GOP conference, meaning the amendment failed.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This hyperfocus on the negatives usually means resentment has already built up and ultimately changed your connection into something more draining and unsupportive, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
17 July 2025
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With all these complexities and seeming tax negatives, why use non-grantor trusts?—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each provider, comparing their plan structures, data policies, promotional offers and customer support.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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These include activities like making a decision, having a tough conversation, recalling things, reasoning through a complex problem, or weighing the pros and cons of an idea.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
30 July 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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