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noncontroversial

British  
/ ˌnɒnkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl /

adjective

  1. not causing dispute, argument, debate, etc

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Most of the legislation that goes through the process is routine and noncontroversial.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

The American Society for Microbiology says the vaguely worded measure could halt noncontroversial work on annual flu vaccines, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, and routine studies of many common viruses.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2023

So far, so good; this is relatively noncontroversial.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2023

Duolingo, which is in the seemingly noncontroversial business of teaching people new languages, was taken out of Chinese app stores for nearly a year to “enhance its content regulation,” according to Chinese media reports.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Meanwhile, we can each make a personal and noncontroversial contribution to the future of the world by hugging our infants tenderly.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan