noun
- things that cannot be changed, compromised, or discussed; essential requirements or principles that must be accepted without modification
Usage: typically used in plural form; common in business, politics, and personal contexts
Examples
- For the company, workplace safety and ethical conduct are nonnegotiables.
- In the peace talks, both sides identified their nonnegotiables before discussions began.
- She made it clear that honesty and respect were nonnegotiables in any relationship.
- The contract included several nonnegotiables that could not be altered.
- When hiring, the firm considers experience and a valid license as nonnegotiables.
- He listed his nonnegotiables: a fair salary, flexible hours, and remote work options.