Opposite of something that is formally or legally required or obligatory
“There appears to be a nonnecessity to adhere to court etiquette as children of all ages ran amok.”
Opposite of a necessary or essential item for a given task
“As long as the supply of methionine is adequate, cysteine is considered as a nonessential.”
Opposite of something that must be done or adhered to based on need or urgency
“Determinations that conduct was or was not willed in the appropriate sense invariably turn out to be based on judgments as to the voluntariness of the conduct.”
Opposite of something asked for
“The administration gave us a vague response to the action plans.”
Opposite of condition of agreement
Opposite of provision in document
Opposite of an order or command that must be obeyed
Opposite of a limiting condition, rule or measure
Opposite of a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
Opposite of an urgent need or demand (for something)
Opposite of something which is required for a given purpose
“I’ll set aside some money each week, and every nonnecessity I buy will come out of that.”
Opposite of a supplementary amendment or clause added to a document
Opposite of a requirement for something
“There was an abundance of change after the new administration took office.”
Opposite of a belief that someone should behave in a particular way
“His emotional detachment to his son was evident after his divorce.”
Opposite of a desire for something
“The contestant expressed that her primary dislike was conflict and war.”
Opposite of one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
“The Chief Inspector stated to the media that the perpetrator would feel the full force of the law and pay for his transgression.”
Opposite of a moral, professional or legal duty
“He always claims nonresponsibility over the actions of his subordinates even though he manages them.”
Opposite of an authoritative command or instruction
“Joe had been given the liberty to carry out his own brand of justice by a mysterious agency.”
Opposite of a central cohesive source of stability and security
Opposite of a need or reason to do or be something
Opposite of demand in the market for a particular commodity or service
“There will be a nonnecessity for waiters as the eatery looks to implement a self-service system.”
Opposite of a commercial demand that is not being met or filled
“Most fads are the result of over-exposure or a rapid saturation in the market.”
Opposite of a prerequisite that must be fulfilled before an agreement or contract can be enforced
Opposite of the state or fact of being required
“When some self-help books are released, their unnecessariness is so baffling and tree-wasting.”
Opposite of a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority
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