Non-binding

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not bind the participants not-comparable

    "A non-binding vote on the Government's decision to scale back plans for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail [...] took place in the House of Commons on December 8."

  2. 2
    Not involved in the formation of bonds not-comparable

Example

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"The referendum is non-binding, but the result will have to be validated by a general election later this year, and the island nation's two major political parties have staked out starkly contrasting positions."

Etymology

From non- + binding.

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