noes
Rejections at ballots
Noes is the plural of no when used as a noun.
In voting contexts, the noes are those who vote against a measure: The noes have it.
It also refers to multiple instances of refusal or denial: Despite all her noes, he kept asking.
The alternative plural nos is equally common.
Refusals to acknowledge
- rejectionsFormal refusals given
- rebuffsRejects bluntly or dismissively
- turndownsActs of refusing
- declinesRefuses or diminishes
dismissals · rebuttals · negatives · prohibitions · vetoes · objections · non-consent · disapprovals
Disagreement with authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- ballotVoting document
veto · against · objection · disapproval · refusal · motion · quorum · abstention
denials
Refusals to acknowledge
- rejectionsFormal refusals given
- rebuffsRejects bluntly or dismissively
- turndownsActs of refusing
declines · dismissals · rebuttals · negatives · prohibitions · vetoes · objections · non-consent · disapprovals · brush-offs
dissent
Disagreement with authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- rejectionDenial of acceptance
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
ballot · veto · against · objection · disapproval · refusal · motion · quorum · abstention · majority
division
Splitting into parts
motion · amendment · bill · legislation · committee · debate · session · quorum · procedural · recorded
noesayes
Votes of approval
yeas · yeses · affirmations · acceptances · approvals