nonsupport

[ non-suh-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

, Law.

1. failure to support a spouse, child, or other dependent as required by law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsupport¹

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + support

Example Sentences

Since one of the nurses said he could be arrested for my nonsupport, I've been awfully close-mouthed.

From Project Gutenberg