nonparticipating
Americanadjective
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(of a person or thing) not participating.
No penalties were given to nonparticipating students.
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Insurance. having or imparting no right to dividends or to a distribution of surplus.
a nonparticipating life insurance policy.
adjective
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not participating
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(of an assurance policy, share, etc) not carrying the right to share in a company's profit
Etymology
Origin of nonparticipating
Example Sentences
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But in a change that’s indicative of Eurovision’s world-spanning ambition, this year nonparticipating countries can vote for the first time, via an official online hub.
From New York Times • May 12, 2023
The remaining 15% would be shared with nonparticipating tribes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2022
Council races, a staggering 30 percent of donors to candidates participating in the Fair Elections Program were small-dollar donors, but less than 10 percent of donors to nonparticipating ward candidates gave small sums of money.
From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021
Again, make sure you understand the costs, rules, and risks — and what happens if your child attends a nonparticipating college.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021
Five judges from other courts were appointed to hear the cases in the place of the nonparticipating justices.
From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2020
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