noneconomic

adjective

non·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌnän-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce noneconomic (audio)
-ˌē-kə-
: not economic
especially : having no economic importance or implication

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Research shows that family businesses often emphasize noneconomic goals like long-term reputation maintenance and less external monitoring, and thus generally have more conservative investment preferences. Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 That cap would have limited noneconomic damages to a maximum of $500,000 from a doctor and $750,000 from a medical facility. Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 In the focus groups, noneconomic issues came up occasionally. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024 Lemon is seeking economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for noneconomic 

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First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noneconomic was in 1856

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“Noneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noneconomic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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noneconomic

adjective
non·​ec·​o·​nom·​ic
ˌnän-ˌek-ə-ˈnäm-ik,
-ˌē-kə-
: not economic
especially : having no economic importance or involvement
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