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non-binding

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: N AA1 N B AY1 N D IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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adj

Meaning 1

That does not bind the participants

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: law

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adj

Meaning 2

Not involved in the formation of bonds

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English non- Middle English byndynge English binding English non-binding From non- + binding.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: nezávazný — that does not bind the participants