unopposed

English

Etymology

un- +β€Ž opposed

Adjective

unopposed (not comparable)

  1. With no or little opposition
    • 1960 January, β€œTalking of Trains: N.& W.-Virginian merger”, in Trains Illustrated, page 9:
      A number of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass its scrutiny.
  2. Without an opponent.
    Aaron Rule was elected unopposed in September 2006.

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