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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Whisk Aero Gen 6 Boeing subsidiary Whisk Aero gives us an insight into how incumbent aviation leaders are reacting to the emergence of personal air transport.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Spencer Pratt is now a real political contender in Los Angeles, with a shot to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The dominance of the AI theme over stock-market performance, corporate profitability, economic growth and investor attention has grown so extreme that some very large structural questions now seem urgent and compulsory.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Until recently both were compulsory and couldn’t be removed.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Graphics software was not easy to use, unintuitive and required training.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The second emergency board, which released a report on March 16, extended by 60 days the required cooling-off period.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Nonelective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelective. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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