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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

These are nonbinding expressions of intent to buy a certain number of shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

MGM Resorts’ valuation in People Inc.’s nonbinding proposal to take over the rest of the casino giant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

The company, previously known as IAC, already owns 26.1% of the business, and has submitted a nonbinding proposal to buy the rest at $48.30 a share in cash.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 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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