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nonbinding

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

adjective

  1. not binding; not legally enforceable.


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On Monday, Alberta will hold a nonbinding referendum on whether residents of the province want to remain part of Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

She says she called the nonbinding referendum to settle a question dividing the province.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Like Laredo, League City southeast of Houston also will hold a nonbinding referendum on Flock cameras — a decision made mid-August, prior to Abbott’s funding freeze.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The statement said Brookfield entered into a nonbinding term sheet to fund up to $9 billion and that Naver will fund the remaining amounts to finance the project.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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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