noun
- plural of nonuse; instances or periods of not using something; the state of being unused
Usage: typically used in legal, medical, or technical contexts
Examples
- The prolonged nonuses of the equipment led to its deterioration.
- Legal doctrine recognizes nonuses of trademark rights as grounds for cancellation.
- The patient's nonuses of the prescribed medication affected treatment outcomes.
- Extended nonuses of the facility resulted in necessary maintenance repairs.
- The contract specified penalties for nonuses of the leased property.