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nonperformance

American  
[non-per-fawr-muhns] / ˌnɒn pərˈfɔr məns /

noun

  1. failure or neglect to perform.


Etymology

Origin of nonperformance

First recorded in 1500–10; non- + performance

Example Sentences

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So, that whole NHL pedigree thing is no longer an easy fallback to skirt blame for nonperformance.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

She also took a nonperformance job in creative recruiting.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2021

Declaring force majeure may allow a party to a contract to avoid liability for nonperformance.

From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2020

Tim Brown, a British-born former professional soccer player from New Zealand, noticed an opportunity in the footwear market for minimalist, nonperformance sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2017

In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen