👉 Nonparticipant is a legal concept in many jurisdictions where individuals are not considered to be participants in certain actions or transactions. In these contexts, an individual's status as a participant may not be explicitly stated and their participation may be implied by other circumstances such as the presence of another person involved in the transaction. In some cases, nonparticipants may have rights or responsibilities that are distinct from those of participants. For example, a nonparticipant may not receive benefits or protections under a contract, while a participant may