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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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 This timely book describes how governments use trade policy to achieve noneconomic ends. Ken Heydon, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024 Mays is seeking an unspecified amount in medical, funeral and out-of-pocket expenses, as well as noneconomic damages for mental anguish, emotional distress, past and future pain and suffering and other items. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 30 May 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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