non placet

[ non pley-sit ]

noun

1. (especially in a church or university assembly) an expression or vote of dissent or disapproval.

Word History and Origins

Origin of non placet¹

First recorded in 1580–90, non placet is from Latin nōn placet “it is not pleasing”

Example Sentences

These votes shall be given viv voce, by the words, Placet or Non Placet.

From Project Gutenberg

I seem to hear at this point the non placet of those who ask for one thing and receive another.

From Project Gutenberg