Chapter N
names
A name is an expression of a person’s identity and should be treated with care.
On first reference, use a person’s first name or given name and surname (last name).
nauseated, nauseous
Nauseated and nauseous are not interchangeable.
Nauseated is an intransitive verb that means…
negligence
Conduct that falls below the standard of society.
In a law, negligence is a foundation of tort law. It is the failure to…
net neutrality
Sometimes referred to as “open internet” or “internet neutrality.” This is the idea that internet service…
New York Times v. Sullivan
A Supreme Court case establishing a test for libel cases. In “New York Times Co. v. Sullivan,” a unanimous…
non-
Prefix meaning “not, reverse of, lack of, absence of.” Do not hyphenate after the prefix.
Also see un-.
nondisabled
The preferred term used for people who do not have or do not experience disability. …
nonspeaking, nonverbal
Terms used to describe a person who does not use oral speech to communicate. Such terms have a connotation that…
numbers
Spell out the following:
• numerals and numbers at the start of a sentence.
• numbers used in casual expression. …