nonperformance
Americannoun
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
“It just fills an enormous hole when you go from 10 photos — nonperformance photos of the godfather of go-go — to 2,010.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 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
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