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non-reˈturn
[non- 1.]
Failure or neglect to return; the condition of not being returned.
1547Act 1 Edw. VI, c. 10 §5 For everye suche faulte of non Retourne, everie suche Sherife..shall..forfaite Five Powndes. 1812Examiner 7 Sept. 570/1 He is entitled to one moiety in case of a non-return of any taxable article. 1845Lytton Night & Morn v. xiv, The alarm of Sarah at her non-return. 1898Westm. Gaz. 19 Mar. 2/4 The borrowing of your cherished books and their non-return.
attrib.1906Motor Boat 12 July 18 Carburetted air drawn in through a non-return valve. |