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non-exeˈcution
[non- 1.]
Neglect of execution; omission or failure to execute.
a1663South Serm. 5 Nov., The Non-execution of the Laws upon such Hypocrites. 1690Child Disc. Trade (1698) 94 Much of this mischief happens by the non, or ill execution of the laws. 1758M.P.'s Lett. on Navy, Let. to Mayor 6 The Non-execution of it [sc. an Act of Parliament] appearing to have taken Place soon after the Death of the Lord Torrington. c1850Arab. Nts. (Rtldg.) 317 The captain had nothing to reply to this command, the non-execution of which was to involve him..in so severe a punishment. |