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

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Having a robust incident response plan is nonnegotiable. Ravi Ithal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Mintz considers laws that are stipulated in the Bible to be nonnegotiable. Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 There are also clear risks to integrating cameras into what is, for many people, a nonnegotiable vision aid. Jay Peters, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2024 Even if the answer is yes, consider taking the following steps to improve client-centricity within your organization: • Prioritize client engagement as a nonnegotiable component of your leadership agenda. Magnus Ahlqvist, Forbes, 3 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 25 Dec. 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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