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Nonbinding

Adjective

Not officially or legally binding; not requiring an individual or entity to comply or adhere to certain rules, regulations, or obligations.

Sense 1:

Usage: Legal

Description: Referring to an agreement, contract, or decision that lacks the force of law.

Example sentence: The memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties is nonbinding, allowing either party to terminate the agreement at any time.

Sense 2:

Usage: Negotiation

Description: Pertaining to a proposal, suggestion, or offer that does not create a legal obligation but serves as a basis for discussion or further negotiation.

Example sentence: The nonbinding offer put forth by the company laid the groundwork for productive negotiations between the two business partners.

Sense 3:

Usage: Politic

Description: Denoting a resolution, declaration, or agreement that is not mandated or enforceable but expresses a collective opinion or intent.

Example sentence: The nonbinding resolution passed by the committee conveyed the members' views on the matter, although it did not require any action.

Noun

The state or quality of being nonbinding.

Sense 1:

Usage: General

Description: The absence of a legally obligatory nature in agreements, decisions, or proposals.

Example sentence: The nonbinding nature of the document allowed for a flexible and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Sense 2:

Usage: Formal

Description: A statement or stipulation indicating that a document or resolution is nonbinding.

Example sentence: The inclusion of a nonbinding clause in the contract protected both parties by allowing adjustments to be made in future decision-making processes.