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nonbinding

American  
[nahn-bahynd-ing] / ˈnɑnˈbaɪnd ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not binding; not legally enforceable.


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South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a nonbinding offer valued at more than $1 billion to buy Austal USA, a builder of ships and submarine parts for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The guidelines are nonbinding, and Paramount and Warner’s combined market share isn’t significantly above 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Advisory committee recommendations are nonbinding, and the FDA is responsible for making final approval.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

County Judge Ron Massingill asked the commissioners to take a nonbinding vote signaling the officials wanted the business and would be willing to waive its property taxes.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

In order to find out where women actually stood on the issue, in November 1895, Massachusetts conducted a nonbinding referendum.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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