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Vocabulary Entry
nay
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A negative vote or expression of dissent.
Example Sentences
"The proposal was met with a loud nay from the audience."
"When it came time to vote on the issue, there were more nays than ayes."
"His nay was a clear indication of his disapproval."
V
verb
To cast a negative vote.
Example Sentences
"He decided to nay the project during the meeting."
"The council members began to nay the budget amendment."
"After much debate, she chose to nay the motion put forth."