Definition: Relating to the practice of giving jobs or advantages to family members instead of to people who are more qualified.

Example: The company's nepotistic hiring practices led to a lack of diversity in the workplace.

Definition: A type of club that is used by police officers for self-defense or to control situations.

Example: The officer used his nightstick to maintain order during the protest.

Definition: A term used in law to describe something that becomes effective at a certain time unless there is a reason to change or cancel it.

Example: The court issued a decree nisi, which will take effect in thirty days unless challenged.

Definition: A legal term meaning 'I do not wish to contend' or 'no contest', used in court when a defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment.

Example: The defendant entered a nolo plea to avoid a lengthy trial.

Definition: Relating to something that exists in name only or is according to a plan or design, often used in contexts like finance or grammar.

Example: The nominal value of the stock does not reflect its actual market price.

Definition: A term or phrase that acts as a noun in a sentence, often referring to a person, place, thing, or idea.

Example: In the sentence 'Running is fun', the word 'running' is a nominal because it acts as a noun.

Definition: A person who suggests someone for a position or award.

Example: The nominator submitted the candidate's name for the prestigious award.

Definition: A system of laws or rules that govern behavior, often shaped by culture or tradition.

Example: In ancient Greece, nomos referred to the laws that guided society and individual conduct.

Definition: Not responsible for one's actions or decisions; not required to explain or justify them.

Example: In some organizations, certain roles are considered nonaccountable, meaning they do not have to answer for their actions.

Definition: The state of not doing anything or not taking action.

Example: His nonaction during the crisis surprised everyone.

Definition: Not allowed to enter or be accepted.

Example: The nonadmission of students to the program caused disappointment.