nonnegotiable

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Both men sidestepped questions on which of their demands were nonnegotiable, or "deal breakers."

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  1. adjective Difficult or impossible to settle by arbitration, mediation, or mutual concession: a nonnegotiable demand.
  2. adjective Nonmarketable.

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  • "The assignments are nonnegotiable," I said, getting to my feet. —  Cascade Point
  • U.S. and Iraqi officials are still working out details on the number of American military personnel who will remain in the cities in an advisory and training role, Lanza said, but he stressed the main goal of ending the U.S. urban combat role was "nonnegotiable."
  • President Obama, the Republicans noted, said last week that the cap-and-trade component of his budget is "nonnegotiable." —  PA Pundits - International
  • Mr. Sarkozy added that tougher regulation - he has called for a "global regulator" that would be able to reach inside the borders of the United States and other large nations to deal with international financial firms - is "nonnegotiable." —  news | GT | http://www.gadsdentimes.com
  • Now that yet another step has been taken, Lunsford said there is one point that will remain nonnegotiable - more city money. —  The Troy Messenger
 

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