nonperformance

[non-per-fawr-muh ns]

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noun

failure or neglect to perform.

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Origin of nonperformance

First recorded in 1500–10; non- + performance

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negligence evasion breakdown inadequacy deterioration rupture bankruptcy implosion loss misstep collapse decline failing deficiency defeat carelessness nonperformance bomb misadventure wreck

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A certain amount of this is required of him by the state, with a heavy fine for nonperformance of these duties.
Germany and the Germans
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