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nonlabelling

nonlabelling adjective: that does not apply a label.

Adjective

nonlabelling (not comparable)

  1. That does not apply a label.

Noun

nonlabelling (uncountable)

  1. Failure to label; lack of application of a label.
    • the nonlabelling of sex criminals as deviant
    • The Bill of Rights of the South African Constitution (1996) states that everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected. This pillar is founded on the principles of nonlabelling, respect for values, coresponsibility, recognition, empathy, and professional...2013, Alice Butterfield, Tasse Abye, Social Development and Social Work: Learning from Africa

Forms of nonlabelling

alternative formnonlabeling

Origin of nonlabelling

non- + labelling

Questions about nonlabelling

What does nonlabelling mean?
Nonlabelling means that does not apply a label.
What part of speech is nonlabelling?
Nonlabelling can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near nonlabelling in the dictionary

  1. nonkosher
  2. nonlab
  3. nonlabeled
  4. nonlabeling
  5. nonlabelled
  6. nonlabelling
  7. nonlabial
  8. nonlabialized
  9. nonlabials
  10. nonlabile
  11. nonlabor

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