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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

nonallergenic, nonallergic, no-name, nonanoic acid, non-A, non-B hepatitis, nonappearance, non-art, nonary, nonassessable, nonattendance, nonbacterial verrucous endocarditis
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Words related to nonappearance

cut, vacancy, hooky, absenteeism, truancy, nonattendance, no show, truantry

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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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