nonperformance

Definitions

Failure to fulfill a contractual obligation or duty.

The act or state of not performing or carrying out a task.

Examples

The contract was terminated due to the vendor's persistent nonperformance regarding the agreed-upon deadlines.

The company faced severe financial penalties as a direct consequence of its nonperformance on the government project.

Synonyms

failure neglect default omission inaction dereliction nonfulfillment

Antonyms

performance fulfillment execution completion achievement observance implementation