nonappearanceglossary / NONAPPEARANCE nonappearance. The failure to appear in court, esp. to prosecute or defend a lawsuit. See DEFAULT; NONSUIT. 词条贡献者 资深译员Brendan,毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与商业与人权诉讼相关的法律文件。