nonnegotiable

adjective

non·​ne·​go·​tia·​ble ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce nonnegotiable (audio)
: not negotiable
especially : not open to discussion or reconsideration
a list of nonnegotiable demands
a nonnegotiable fee

Examples of nonnegotiable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even more surprising, there’s no evidence that Trump’s renegotiation of the allegedly nonnegotiable has hurt him among the rank and file of the party. Robert P. Jones, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024 Whether conducting due diligence for a potential deal, or preparing for meetings, thorough preparation is nonnegotiable. Patrick Galleher, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Renting a golf cart is nonnegotiable in Hope Town; there’s no other way to get around. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2024 Instead of putting the grind as a nonnegotiable in your dream life, why not remove that overexertion from the equation and see how lovely your life can pan out? Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonnegotiable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonnegotiable was in 1859

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“Nonnegotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonnegotiable. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

nonnegotiable

adjective
non·​ne·​go·​tia·​ble
ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-shə-bəl
: not negotiable
nonnegotiability
-nə-ˌgō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun

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