noun
- plural of nonoccurrence; instances or cases of something not happening or failing to occur
Usage: formal; typically used in technical, legal, or academic contexts
Examples
- The nonoccurrences of expected symptoms suggested the treatment was effective.
- Legal documents often specify penalties for nonoccurrences of contractual obligations.
- Scientists studied the nonoccurrences of earthquakes in certain geological zones.
- The report highlighted the nonoccurrences of safety violations throughout the year.
- Insurance claims sometimes depend on the nonoccurrence of specific events.