nonpublic
adjective
non·pub·lic
ˌnän-ˈpə-blik 
: not public
nonpublic areas
nonpublic information
grants for nonpublic schools
Examples of nonpublic in a Sentence
school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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The median number of students per nonpublic microschool is 22, while the median number for traditional public or charter microschools is higher at 36 students, with some institutions accommodating up to 100 students.
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The idea is to prevent members of Congress from profiting from their access to nonpublic information.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Questions about trades based on nonpublic information have swirled around Congress for years and began anew after Trump’s tariffs announcements led to wild swings in the market.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with a set of buyers to sell a 6.2% stake in the team at a record valuation of above $8.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to address nonpublic dealings.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The idea is to prevent members of Congress from profiting from their access to nonpublic information.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Questions about trades based on nonpublic information have swirled around Congress for years and began anew after Trump’s tariffs announcements led to wild swings in the market.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 22 May 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have reached an agreement with a set of buyers to sell a 6.2% stake in the team at a record valuation of above $8.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to address nonpublic dealings.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonpublic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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