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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This nonnegotiable policy of total wardrobe immersion makes perfect sense to those who witnessed his talent on fashion’s biggest stage. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 But this is the rest of your life, and that is nonnegotiable. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 May 2025 Set nonnegotiable quiet hours and have the leadership team model them. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Make accessibility nonnegotiable — and design for mobile and in-person delivery. Justin Ángel Knighten, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 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 2 Jun. 2025.

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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