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Definition of nonuse

nonuse

/nɑːnˈjuːs/
(UK: non-use)
non · use
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nonuse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Failure or omission to use something; lack of use, especially of a legal right, trademark, or property.

Example

"The company risked losing its trademark registration due to three consecutive years of nonuse."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'disuse' implies that something was once used before being abandoned, 'nonuse' simply denotes the absence of use—especially in legal contexts regarding property, patents, or trademarks—whether it was ever used previously or not.

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• Nearby Words

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nonvenomous

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonuse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonuse
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