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nonparticipation

American  
[non-pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ˌnɒn pɑrˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. absence of participation.

    Nonparticipation of citizens in political matters hampers efforts toward better government.


Etymology

Origin of nonparticipation

non- + participation

Example Sentences

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As a result, Kohberger’s nonparticipation in a lengthy conversation about the Moscow homicides stands out in retrospect, said the master’s student.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2023

Somewhat buried in the article about the anguish regarding UCLA’s nonparticipation in the Holiday Bowl, Chip Kelly mentions “the unvaccinated players.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2021

Perdue cited food waste and nonparticipation as key rationales for the shift.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021

Rather than encouraging fraud, the system would appear to be encouraging nonparticipation instead.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2021

Lucic-Baroni clarified that she meant “afford” in terms of loss of form, not financial considerations, but ever-fattening purses at tennis tournaments have also deterred nonparticipation, especially at Grand Slam events.

From New York Times • May 22, 2017

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