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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Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025 -
Her refusal to be anything other than fully, unapologetically herself.—
Skye P. Marshall,
IndieWire,
30 May 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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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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Continue reading … ‘UTTERLY INSANE’ – Dem governor vetoes bill aimed at blocking Chinese land buys near military sites.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The Illinois General Assembly’s fall session typically occurs in November, with its primary charge being the consideration of the governor’s vetoes of bills from the regular session.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Also, unlike the debate over eight vs. nine conference games, the play-in weekend doesn’t have a set of yeas and nays.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Last month, the San Francisco central committee resolution passed with 15 aye votes, eight nays and eight abstentions.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The biggest negative on the night for the Angels was Kikuchi’s control.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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The library’s moving-image curator, Rob Stone, clarified in an email to the New York Times in 2018 that Lewis only donated partial negatives: almost 90 minutes of unedited camera rushes without sound, plus some behind-the-scenes footage.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
31 May 2025
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What are the pros and cons of 5+11 and how does that work?—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Pros & cons One of the longest intro-APR offers for balance transfers No annual fee No rewards No welcome bonus More details Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Non placet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20placet. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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