Nonoccupancy

Pronunciation: /nɑːnˈɑkjəpənsi/

Definitions of nonoccupancy

noun the state or condition of not being occupied or used

Example Sentences

A1 Nonoccupancy of the house led to it becoming dusty.

A2 The landlord was unhappy with the nonoccupancy of the apartment.

B1 The insurance policy had a clause about nonoccupancy for extended periods.

B2 Nonoccupancy of the office space resulted in it being rented out to a new tenant.

C1 The nonoccupancy of the building was due to legal disputes between the owners.

C2 The nonoccupancy of the hotel during the off-season led to a decrease in revenue.

Examples of nonoccupancy in a Sentence

formal Nonoccupancy of the property for an extended period may lead to maintenance issues.

informal Leaving the property empty for too long can cause problems with upkeep.

slang Ditching the place for too long can mess things up.

figurative The nonoccupancy of his heart left her feeling lonely and abandoned.

Grammatical Forms of nonoccupancy

• past tense: nonoccupied
• plural: nonoccupancies
• comparative: more nonoccupancy
• superlative: most nonoccupancy
• present tense: nonoccupies
• future tense: will nonoccupy
• perfect tense: has nonoccupied
• continuous tense: is nonoccupying
• singular: nonoccupancy
• positive degree: nonoccupancy
• infinitive: to nonoccupy
• gerund: nonoccupying
• participle: nonoccupied

Origin and Evolution of nonoccupancy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonoccupancy' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'occupancy' meaning 'the act of occupying or the state of being occupied.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nonoccupancy' has retained its original meaning of 'not being occupied' but has also been used in legal contexts to refer to the lack of occupation of a property or space.