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Noun: nonperformance  ,nón-pu(r)'for-mun(t)s
  1. Failure to meet a legal duty of care or contractual obligation, especially when causing harm or loss
    "Nonperformance of contractual duties";
    - negligence, carelessness, neglect

Derived forms: nonperformances

Type of: nonaccomplishment, nonachievement