nonparticipating
Americanadjective
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(of a person or thing) not participating.
No penalties were given to nonparticipating students.
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Insurance. having or imparting no right to dividends or to a distribution of surplus.
a nonparticipating life insurance policy.
adjective
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not participating
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(of an assurance policy, share, etc) not carrying the right to share in a company's profit
Etymology
Origin of nonparticipating
Example Sentences
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But in a change that’s indicative of Eurovision’s world-spanning ambition, this year nonparticipating countries can vote for the first time, via an official online hub.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
Many of the calculations showing economic inequities in the solar rollout already account for how the benefits of rooftop solar flow to nonparticipating customers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
Candidates collected more donations from small-dollar donors — those giving $25 or less — than nonparticipating candidates.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 5, 2021
Again, make sure you understand the costs, rules, and risks — and what happens if your child attends a nonparticipating college.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2021
Five judges from other courts were appointed to hear the cases in the place of the nonparticipating justices.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2020
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