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nonbinding

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

adjective

  1. not binding; not legally enforceable.


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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

MOUs are nonbinding and are seen by many in the oil industry as an expression of interest in striking a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Hillsborough County and Tampa city approved a nonbinding memorandum of understanding for the proposed stadium, with final votes expected this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Export-Import Bank provided a nonbinding letter of interest that Arafura said at the time could result in up to US$300 million of funding support.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 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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