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
  • Trump, a Republican, left office in 2021 as a political pariah after his refusal to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden led a mob to overrun the Capitol.
    Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Trump, a Republican, left office in 2021 as a political pariah after his refusal to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden led a mob to overrun the U.S. Capitol; he was impeached on a charge of inciting an insurrection.
    Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Coraline 15th Anniversary notched a nice no. 5 at the domestic box office with $8.63 million for the three-day weekend on 1,603 screens.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024
  • And the yes vote in the new poll, though short of 50%, was well ahead of the no.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Coyle also has a no-movement clause in his contract, giving him veto power over any deal.
    Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Though the Constitution plainly articulates familiar presidential tools like vetoes and appointments, the real executive power comes from reading between the lines.
    Sharece Thrower, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While it was voted in at 3-0-2 (three for yes, zero nays, and two absent), the vote must sit in the Federal Register for 30 days before a final FTC ruling will be made.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As late as 1997, Roger Ferguson and Ed Gramlich, Democrat Bill Clinton nominees to the Fed, were confirmed by voice vote with no nays heard.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
Noun
  • Despite his height, around 6ft (183cm), Guehi can be suspect in aerial duels, but that is one of the only negatives for a player whose career has been on a consistent upward trajectory since his Chelsea debut in 2019.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • It was scanned in 4K from the original 35mm negatives by Hiventy.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Discuss the pros and cons of Klonopin and alternative medications for seizures and anxiety to optimize your health.
    Megan Nunn, PharmD, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Consider the pros and cons of taking a fiber supplement in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and aim to be consistent.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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