Legal Definitions - non

Definition: Non (non) is a Latin word that means "not" or "no". It is used to negate something, either as a separate word or as a prefix.

• Non-fiction: A type of literature that is based on facts and real events, rather than being made up.
• Non-stop: A flight or journey that does not have any scheduled stops or breaks.
• Non-smoker: A person who does not smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products.

These examples illustrate how the word "non" is used to negate something. In each case, the prefix "non-" or the word "non" is used to indicate the absence of something. For example, "non-fiction" means "not fiction", "non-stop" means "without stops", and "non-smoker" means "not a smoker".