What is another word for Nondelivery?

Pronunciation: [nˌɒndɪlˈɪvəɹi] (IPA)

Nondelivery is a term used to describe a situation where something is not delivered as intended. Synonyms for nondelivery include failed delivery, undelivered, misdelivery, nonreceipt, and delivery failure. Failed delivery or undelivered refers to packages or letters that were not delivered to the intended recipient. Misdelivery refers to a situation where the package or letter was delivered but to the wrong recipient. Nonreceipt refers to a situation where the package or letter was not received by the intended recipient but it was not due to a delivery failure. Delivery failure refers to a situation where the delivery was not possible due to a certain obstacle.

Usage examples for Nondelivery

Marshall based his homily on the questionable assumption that the President had not the power to remove Marbury from office, for if he had this power the Nondelivery of the document was of course immaterial.
"John Marshall and the Constitution A Chronicle of the Supreme Court, Volume 16 In The Chronicles Of America Series"
Edward S. Corwin

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