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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

This week, the county and city approved a nonbinding memorandum of understanding that pushes the process forward.

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 Illinois, March primary voters in 30 counties supported a nonbinding ballot question in favor of the state opting into the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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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