nonuse
/nɒnˈjuːs/ · non·use
noun
- The act or state of not using something. The company's nonuse of renewable energy sources was criticized by environmental groups.
- A period of time during which something is not used or utilized. The nonuse of the old factory led to its eventual demolition.
noun
- The state of being unused or unutilized. The nonuse of the equipment was due to a lack of maintenance.
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Did you know? The concept of nonuse has significant implications in fields such as economics, where it can affect the value of assets and resources.