Nonvoting (adjective)

  1. Not having the right or opportunity to vote.
  2. Not exercising the right to vote.

Origin:

From non- + voting, formed in the late 19th century.

Examples:

  1. The nonvoting members were not allowed to participate in the decision-making process.
  2. The nonvoting shareholder had no say in the company's affairs.
  3. The nonvoting status was a result of not being a citizen of the country.
  4. The nonvoting participants were not counted in the election results.
  5. The nonvoting observer was present at the meeting, but had no voting rights.
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