nonsignatory
- noun
- /ˌnɒnˈsaɪnəˌtɔri/
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no firmante
- As a nonsignatory of the agreement, the United States will be under no obligation to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but neither will U.S. industries be able to benefit from the Kyoto Protocol's flexible mechanisms, which provide industries with cost-effective means for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in cooperation with developing countries or through emissions-trading schemes.
Examples
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In order to push "near-nuclear" nonsignatories to accede to the NPT, the nuclear weapon nations have been trying to demonstrate the regime's effectiveness and make it more attractive.
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As a nonsignatory to the treaty, the organization cannot participate in any discussions about future agreements.
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Because they are considered a nonsignatory, they will not receive the benefits outlined in the international accord.
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The nonsignatory countries were excluded from the negotiations aimed at reducing global carbon emissions.
Synonyms
A person or organization not named in a legal case
Antonyms
- Formal
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6.1
A person, country, or group that added their name to a paper and must follow its rules
How Signatory
- Formal
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6.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonsignatory comes from non- 'not' and sign, the same root as signature, meaning 'to write your name'. A nonsignatory is a person, group, or country that has 'not signed' an agreement, so they are not legally bound by its terms.