nonvoting
/nɑnˈvoʊtɪŋ/
adjective
- Not having or using the right to vote in an election or decision.
- The student council allowed nonvoting observers from other classes to watch the debate.
- In some organizations, nonvoting shares give you profit but no say in management.
- The nonvoting members of the committee could attend meetings but not cast ballots.
noun
- A person who does not vote or is not entitled to vote.
- The club's bylaws distinguish between full members and nonvoting.
- Nonvoting in the election was higher than expected due to bad weather.
- The survey compared the opinions of voters and nonvoting residents.