nonappearance

American  

[non-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌnɒn əˈpɪər əns /

noun

1. failure to appear, as in a court.

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nonappearance British  

/ ˌnɒnəˈpɪərəns /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of nonappearance

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

nonappearance

But in his decision Friday, Settle found that “defendant poses a serious risk of nonappearance … and that no condition or combination of conditions can reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance as required.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2021

“There would be nothing ‘fair’ in dismissing a case for the nonappearance of a victim when the victim did not receive the advance notice of the trial date to which he was legally entitled.”

From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2021

And now he has released “Sorry,” which was viewed approximately twenty million times in its first forty-eight hours, despite—or perhaps because of—his nonappearance.

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 28, 2015

Hundley asked his questions anyway, answered them, and wound up the “interview” by handing a gift certificate to the invisible Robinson as thanks for his nonappearance.

From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2015

His nonappearance back on deck would very soon throw the others into confusion, especially now with our impending landing upon the asteroid.

From Brigands of the Moon by Ray Cummings

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