nonperformance
noun
non·per·for·mance ˌnän-pər-ˈfȯr-mən(t)s 
-pə-
: neglect or failure to perform
especially : failure to adhere to the terms of an agreement or promise
nonperformance of an obligation
nonperformance of a contract
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Drawdowns on letters of credit, for example, which are supposed to be automatic on presentation, are occasionally enjoined for nonperformance, fraud or on other grounds. 
John Quinn, Forbes, 17 May 2022 The social cost of this nonperformance is significant: a spreading loss of faith in the governing system. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 1 June 2022 In digital, nonperformance is simply not acceptable. Gary Burtka, Forbes, 21 May 2021 The definition of that phrase includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services, and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 11 May 2021 The definition includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 20 May 2019 In dry and cold conditions, the Pirellis, which fall in the performance winter category, still maintain high grip levels and don’t suffer from the soft-tread squirm that nonperformance winter tires often exhibit. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2020 Standard nonperformance insurance costs about 2 percent of the artist's guarantee and pays a claim (usually about 80 percent of appearance fees) if shows are canceled for reasons like illness, injury or natural disaster. Ashley Cullins, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2017 See More
John Quinn, Forbes, 17 May 2022 The social cost of this nonperformance is significant: a spreading loss of faith in the governing system. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 1 June 2022 In digital, nonperformance is simply not acceptable. Gary Burtka, Forbes, 21 May 2021 The definition of that phrase includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services, and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 11 May 2021 The definition includes the reallocation of staff, delaying or modifying nonemergency medical services and reasonable nonperformance of medical services due to COVID-19. Tony Cook, The Indianapolis Star, 20 May 2019 In dry and cold conditions, the Pirellis, which fall in the performance winter category, still maintain high grip levels and don’t suffer from the soft-tread squirm that nonperformance winter tires often exhibit. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 16 Mar. 2020 Standard nonperformance insurance costs about 2 percent of the artist's guarantee and pays a claim (usually about 80 percent of appearance fees) if shows are canceled for reasons like illness, injury or natural disaster. Ashley Cullins, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1510, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
nonperformance
noun
non·per·for·mance
ˌnän-pər-ˈfȯr-məns
: neglect or failure to perform
nonperformances
noun
as in nonfulfillments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- nonfulfillments
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- performances
- achievements
- prosecutions
- implementations
- accomplishments
- discharges
- executions
- commissions
- pursuances
- enactments
- perpetrations
- expeditions
- fulfilments
- dispatches
- directions
- fulfillments
- administrations
- managements
- handlings
- get ready, get set, go
- get real
- get religion
- get rich quick
- get rid of
- get right
- get robbed
- get rolling
- get round
- get round (to)
- get round to
- get round to (something)
- get round to something
- get scared
- get shot of
- get smart with
- get some sun
- get someone good
- get someone noticed
- get someone or something wrong
- get someone out of
- get someone out of something
- get someone out of trouble
- get someone wrong
- get someone's attention