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non-negotiable

British

adjective

not open to negotiation or discussion

the policy is non-negotiable

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The product they built — Claude, where values are made explicit, debatable and revisable — is a direct expression of a team that decided honest disagreement was non-negotiable.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“This must remain a firm and non-negotiable priority,” the letter, which was seen by The Wall Street Journal, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"A safe and respectful workplace is a non-negotiable in our restaurants."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Tehran is adamant that the talks be strictly limited to the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions, and considers this demand non-negotiable.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Their schedules are so crazy, they didn’t fight me on quitting Hebrew school this year, which had always been non-negotiable before.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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