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negative option

American

[neg-uh-tiv op-shuhn] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv ˈɒp ʃən /

noun

a clause in a sales contract, such as for a series of books or records, that provides that merchandise will be sent periodically to subscribers unless they notify the company in writing that it is not wanted.

Other Word Forms

negative-option

adjective

Etymology

Origin of negative option

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Older people here have struggled to find work; others have left to find more lucrative options in states like Queensland.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

The company had said in April it would pause or discontinue at least four studies of experimental drugs to focus on more lucrative options including the Leqembi launch and trim costs.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023

He should have no shortage of suitors, and no dearth of lucrative options to choose from.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2022

Would more members defect in search of lucrative options in other conferences?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2022

Developers are not going to forgo more lucrative options simply out of a sense of public spirit.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2021

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