Definitions

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  • adjective Not governing.
  • adjective Not of or pertaining to governing.

Etymologies

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non- +‎ governing

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Examples

  • What a sad commentary on the dumbing down of America, that there are people who can't see what a Jim and Tammy Faye-like huckster this nongoverning idiot is.

    Palin set to let the tweets 'fly' 2009

  • Naturally, the nongoverning parties are taking pot shots at Merkel.

    Bye-bye to the euro? 2010

  • The Academic Council voted last week to allocate 10 minutes at the beginning of its meetings for public comment, which would allow students and other nongoverning members the chance to speak about whatever topics they please.

    State News Top Stories 2009

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