[non-pahr-tis-uh-pey-ting] 
| 1. | not participating. |
| 2. | Insurance. having or imparting no right to dividends or to a distribution of surplus. |
| Main Entry: | nonparticipating1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | not taking part in an activity; not involved |
| Main Entry: | nonparticipating2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | not giving the right to partake in a profit or bonus |
nonparticipating
Of, relating to, or being a class of preferred stock that does not have the right to participate with common stock in earnings growth through increases in dividends. Nearly all preferred stock issues are nonparticipating. Compare participating 1.
Of or relating to a type of life insurance policy in which policyholders do not share in the investment successes or failures of the insurer. Compare participating 2.
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