nonappearance

[ non-uh-peer-uhns ]

noun

1. failure to appear, as in a court.

nonappearance

/ ˌnɒnəˈpɪərəns /

noun

1. failure to appear or attend, esp as a defendant or witness in court

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonappearance¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; non-, appearance

Example Sentences

The speech and Mr. Biden’s nonappearance exacerbated a dispute between Mr. Netanyahu and the Obama administration about how to deal with Iran’s nuclear program.

From New York Times

His nonappearance at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow was especially notable because China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

From Washington Post

But in his decision Friday, Settle found that “defendant poses a serious risk of nonappearance … and that no condition or combination of conditions can reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance as required.”

From Seattle Times

“There would be nothing ‘fair’ in dismissing a case for the nonappearance of a victim when the victim did not receive the advance notice of the trial date to which he was legally entitled.”

From Washington Post

“Thompson poses both a significant danger to the community and a risk of nonappearance.”

From Washington Post