Definition

A situation where someone does not fulfill their duties or obligations, especially in a legal or formal context.

Example

The company faced penalties due to its nonperformance of the contract terms.

Conversation

I heard you had some issues with your project deadline.

Yeah, I faced a bit of nonperformance from my team members.

That's frustrating! Did you talk to them about it?

I did, and we’re trying to figure out how to improve moving forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonperformance → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "performance" (from Latin "performare", meaning to carry out or accomplish). The word "nonperformance" refers to the state of not carrying out or accomplishing something as expected.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') doing something that is supposed to be 'carried out' ('performare') — that's why nonperformance means failing to accomplish a task.

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