nonappearance

noun
non·​ap·​pear·​ance | \ ˌnän-ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s How to pronounce nonappearance (audio) \

Definition of nonappearance

: failure to appear at an expected place or time a nonappearance in court

Examples of nonappearance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The answer to Xi’s nonappearance may lie with the country’s complex internal politics. Jessica Meyers, latimes.com, "Why China's Xi Jinping is missing from the U.N. General Assembly," 19 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of nonappearance

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for nonappearance

nonappearance

noun

English Language Learners Definition of nonappearance

somewhat formal : failure to be at a place where you are expected to be

nonappearance

noun
non·​ap·​pear·​ance | \ ˌnän-ə-ˈpir-əns\

Legal Definition of nonappearance

: failure to appear in court to prosecute or defend