nonappearance

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non·ap·pear·ance

N0134200 (nŏn′ə-pîr′əns)n. Failure of a party or witness to appear in court when required by law or process to be present.

(ˌnɒnəˈpɪərəns) nfailure to appear or attend, esp as a defendant or witness in court

(ˌnɒn əˈpɪər əns)

n. failure to appear. [1425–75]

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Noun

nonappearance - failure to appear (especially as at court)nonattendance - the failure to attend

nounLaw. Failure to be present:absence, nonattendance.