nonperformance
[ non-per-fawr-muh ns ]
/ ˌnɒn pərˈfɔr məns /
noun
failure or neglect to perform.
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Origin of nonperformance
First recorded in 1500–10; non- + performance
Words nearby nonperformance
nonpayment, nonpeak, nonpenetrance, nonpenetrant trait, nonpenetrating wound, nonperformance, nonperformer, nonperforming, nonperishable, nonpermanent, nonpersistent
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Example sentences from the Web for nonperformance
A certain amount of this is required of him by the state, with a heavy fine for nonperformance of these duties.
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