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placet(dictionary)

non placet (iou)



non placet noun & verb phr. As verb also non-placet. L16.
[Latin = it does not please, a formula used esp. in university and Church assemblies in giving a negative vote on a proposition.]
A. noun. Orig., an expression of dissent or disapproval. Later, a negative vote in a university or Church assembly. L16.
b. verb trans. Give a negative vote on (a proposition); reject (a measure). E19.