noun
- failure to appear or be present when expected or required
Usage: formal; legal contexts
Examples
- The defendant’s nonappearance in court resulted in a default judgment.
- Her nonappearance at the meeting was unexpected and concerning.
- The witness’s nonappearance delayed the trial by several weeks.
- Due to his nonappearance, the scholarship interview was rescheduled.
- The lawyer filed a motion explaining his client’s nonappearance.
- Nonappearance at mandatory training sessions may result in disciplinary action.