nonquota

adjective

non·​quota

"+

1

: not included in or subject to a quota : of or relating to a nonquota immigrant

nonquota visas

2

: exceeding a quota

a penalty tax on his nonquota cotton

—Time

Word History

Etymology

non- entry 1 + quota, noun

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!