noun
- the state or fact of not being constructed; failure or refusal to build or assemble something
Usage: formal; often used in legal, technical, or policy contexts
Examples
- The nonconstruction of the proposed highway was due to budget constraints.
- Environmental groups celebrated the nonconstruction of the pipeline project.
- The contract specified penalties for nonconstruction within the agreed timeline.
- Nonconstruction of the facility resulted in significant cost savings for the municipality.
- The developer's nonconstruction of additional units violated the zoning agreement.