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nonperformance

[non-per-fawr-muhns] / ˌnɒn pərˈfɔr məns /
NOUN
dereliction
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The report defines “forced labor” as “all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

After rocky discussions, the estate was prepared to approve the project in exchange for a “created by” credit give to Crichton and a $5-million nonperformance guarantee.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

Injuries, nonperformance, bad luck and questionable team preparation all resulted in the Kraken failing to replicate the prior season’s 100 points and playoff run deep into the second round.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

She also took a nonperformance job in creative recruiting.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2021

In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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