nonappearance en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English noon apparans, noon apparaunce, noun apperaunce; equivalent to non- + appearance.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A failure to appear, especially at a legal trial.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-appearance | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nonappearances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |