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opt–out
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
opt–out
(noun)
opt
(verb)
opt–out
noun
plural
opt–outs
opt–out
noun
plural
opt–outs
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPT–OUT
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:
an opportunity to choose not to do or take part in something
The school will offer an
opt-out
for students whose parents object to the program.
There is an
opt-out
clause in the contract.
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