unopposed

Etymology

un- + opposed

adj

  1. With no or little opposition
    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. 1960 January, “Talking of Trains: N.& W.-Virginian merger”, in Trains Illustrated, page 9
  2. Without an opponent.
    Aaron Rule was elected unopposed in September 2006.

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