ノンセクション

noun

unaffiliated; independent; not belonging to a section

Wasei-eigo used in organizational contexts to describe someone who does not belong to a specific department, section, or faction. Often implies a neutral or independent position.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from non-section

• 彼かれはノンセクションの立たち場ばで会かい議ぎに参さん加かした。

  He participated in the meeting as an unaffiliated member.