1. the state of not being used or the failure to use something

Examples

• The old factory fell into nonuse after the company moved operations overseas.
• Nonuse of the equipment led to its deterioration over time.
• The city council decided to sell the building due to years of nonuse.
• His nonuse of the gym membership was a waste of money.
• The software license expired from nonuse.
• The garden showed signs of nonuse with overgrown weeds everywhere.