non-negotiable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Shielding kids from the worst predatory coaches was “non-negotiable,” a spokesperson for Blumenthal platitudinously proclaimed last year.
From Salon
The Treasury said: "The government's non-negotiable fiscal rules help to keep interest rates low while also prioritising investment to support long-term growth."
From BBC
The various Western powers jostled for pole position in Paris, and US vice president JD Vance delivered a blistering speech in which he said America's place at the top of the pack was non-negotiable.
From BBC
Tehran is adamant that the talks be strictly limited to the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions, and considers this demand non-negotiable.
From Barron's
“This achievement is for a generation to whom you taught that their identity is non-negotiable and that success is not at odds with authenticity,” Martin wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
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