nonbinding
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In January, it announced a nonbinding letter of intent with the Commerce Department to provide about $1.6 billion in financing.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
While the offer is nonbinding and might well fail, its cash-and-stock component, revised governance and capital-allocation policy and a more careful merger-and-acquisition strategy will be reviewed by shareholders, according to ING.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
A nonbinding estimate, though, can be subject to change.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
It empowers investors with even minuscule holdings to force shareholder votes on nonbinding proposals—usually on topics including corporate environmental policies, diversity initiatives, political contributions and board composition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 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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