non-signatory
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/nɑn-ˈsɪɡnəˌtɔri/
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/nɒn-ˈsɪɡnətəri/
(signatory)
party to an agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-signatory' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'signatory' from Latin 'signatorius', where 'signare' meant 'to sign'.
Historical Evolution
'signatorius' transformed into the English word 'signatory', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-signatory'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'signatory' meant 'one who signs', and with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'one who does not sign'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having signed a particular agreement or treaty.
The country remained a non-signatory to the climate agreement.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45