not to take advantage of vs to not take advantage of

Both "not to take advantage of" and "to not take advantage of" are correct constructions in English. The choice between them depends on the emphasis the speaker wants to give to the negation. Both are commonly used and acceptable.

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not to take advantage of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to emphasize the negation of taking advantage of something.

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It would be a pity, while safeguarding workers' rights, not to take advantage of this opportunity.
Genetic engineering creates a better starting point for the fight against hunger in the world, and therefore I believe that it is irresponsible not to take advantage of this opportunity but to leave it to others.
It might be foolish not to take advantage of him.
But one we'd be fools not to take advantage of.
It'd be a crime not to take advantage of it when you can.
I promise not to take advantage of you in your time of need.
- I promise not to take advantage of it.
I'm doing here my duty... and not to take advantage of you.
If it's your lucky day, you'd be a fool not to take advantage of it.
Secondly, the Community market is a very important one in terms of size and these exporters are unlikely not to take advantage of any removal of measures.
A possible directive would coordinate procedures for defence procurement in cases where the derogation under Article 296 is not applicable or where a Member State chooses not to take advantage of it.
Neither the European Union nor the Maghreb or Mashreq countries can afford not to take advantage of the human and cultural resources that enrich the region.
Senior Retainer or not to take advantage of a wife pleading for her husband's life was a foul thing to do.
We call on all the political players in Moldova to exercise restraint and not to take advantage of the deterioration in what is already a fairly tense political situation.
It's the guy's responsibility Not to take advantage of the situation.
I saw the news in the paper. It's not to take advantage of the situation.
We shall therefore offer her our support, in spite of everything, in the hope that the Council and, in particular, the Commission will be careful not to take advantage of the weaknesses of the text in order to attempt to make nonsense of it.
Are they not at variance with an ethically correct approach to taxation, under which the authorities may be expected not to take advantage of arrangements which are entered into with the sole aim of sharing in a tax advantage via banks in Member States or third countries?
- I promise not to take advantage of it.
It would, therefore, have been a tragic mistake not to take advantage of this opportunity.

Alternatives:

to refrain from taking advantage of

to not take advantage of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to emphasize the action of not taking advantage of something.

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For example, to not take advantage of the vulnerability of a recently-separated, but not-yet-divorced woman.
It's the guy's responsibility Not to take advantage of the situation.
It might be foolish not to take advantage of him.
But one we'd be fools not to take advantage of.
- I promise not to take advantage of it.
I am not going to take advantage of that.
I saw the news in the paper. It's not to take advantage of the situation.
It'd be a crime not to take advantage of it when you can.
I promise not to take advantage of you in your time of need.
- I promise not to take advantage of it.
I'm doing here my duty... and not to take advantage of you.
If it's your lucky day, you'd be a fool not to take advantage of it.
It would be a pity, while safeguarding workers' rights, not to take advantage of this opportunity.
It would, therefore, have been a tragic mistake not to take advantage of this opportunity.
I'm not trying to take advantage of you because you did.
I am not going to take advantage of that.
Since I do not want to take advantage of the President's patience, I have condensed my ten prepared comments into those three basic points.
Maybe it is a privilege he would not want to take advantage of.
I am not going to take advantage of a girl that looks up to me.
I hope you're not here to take advantage of me.

Alternatives:

to avoid taking advantage of

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not to take advantage of vs to not take advantage of