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

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Nair believes that integrating AI into her company is nonnegotiable, but plans to introduce measures to address biases and hallucinations that continue to plague the technology. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 Solution Developing a clear trading strategy is nonnegotiable. Tatiana Keller, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 This characterization was a nonnegotiable for the film. EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 Now, more than ever, making data secure is a nonnegotiable priority. Ajay Gupta, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonnegotiable 

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 14 Nov. 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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