nonappearance

[ non-uh-peer-uhns ]

/ ˌnɒn əˈpɪər əns /

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noun

failure to appear, as in a court.

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Origin of nonappearance

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at non-, appearance

Words nearby nonappearance

nonalignment, nonallergenic, nonallergic, no-name, nonanoic acid, nonappearance, non-art, nonary, nonassessable, nonattendance, nonbank

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How to use nonappearance in a sentence

The nonappearance of the mysterious riders was suspicious, for if their intentions were friendly they would have come boldly on.
The Trail Horde|Charles Alden Seltzer
Vaguely hoping that he would sanction my nonappearance at the finals, I related my embarrassing unpreparedness.
Autobiography of a YOGI|Paramhansa Yogananda
He is the embodiment of that "missing link" whose nonappearance had hitherto given so much comfort to the sceptical.
A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5)|Henry Smith Williams
There had been a good deal of talk and excitement over the nonappearance in Meander of the man who drew the first chance.
Claim Number One|George W. (George Washington) Ogden

Both are classified as a whorl and referenced to a loop to take care of the rare contingency of nonappearance.
The Science of Fingerprints|Federal Bureau of Investigation

British Dictionary definitions for nonappearance

nonappearance

/ (ˌnɒnəˈpɪərəns) /

noun

failure to appear or attend, esp as a defendant or witness in court

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nonappearance

Origin of nonappearance

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