nonprocurement

noun, adj — 2 senses

nonprocurement

noun

Etymology From non- + procurement.

1

Lack of procurement; failure to procure something.

  • In this whole matter I have acted as I thought best for the interests of the service, and the nonprocurement of as many side-wheel boats as was desired was because there were none of the right kind to be found.1917, United States. Naval War Records Office, Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion, page 4:

nonprocurement

adj

Etymology From non- + procurement.

1

Not relating to procurement.

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