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non placet

[ non pley-sit ]
/ nɒn ˈpleɪ sɪt /
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noun
(especially in a church or university assembly) an expression or vote of dissent or disapproval.
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Origin of non placet

First recorded in 1580–90, non placet is from Latin nōn placet “it is not pleasing”

Words nearby non placet

nonperishable, nonpermanent, nonpersistent, nonperson, nonphysical, non placet, nonplayer character, nonplaying, nonplus, nonplussed, nonpoint
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