nonnegotiable
adjective
non·ne·go·tia·ble
ˌnän-ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-bəl 
: not negotiable
especially
: not open to discussion or reconsideration
a list of nonnegotiable demands
a nonnegotiable fee
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Iran criticized the shift, reiterating that its enrichment capability was nonnegotiable.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Meticulousness and caution are often nonnegotiable.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
There were two nonnegotiable details for the team: off-road capability and unique, iconic design.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Whether religious or secular, like God or country, sacred values are nonnegotiable, regardless of material risks, rewards, costs, or consequences.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
Meticulousness and caution are often nonnegotiable.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
There were two nonnegotiable details for the team: off-road capability and unique, iconic design.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Whether religious or secular, like God or country, sacred values are nonnegotiable, regardless of material risks, rewards, costs, or consequences.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonnegotiable
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“Nonnegotiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonnegotiable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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