Nonerection

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state or condition of not putting in erect, upright, standing up position. countable, uncountable

    "The city officials decide on the erection or nonerection of traffic signs."

  2. 2
    The condition of being not erect. countable, uncountable

    "The penis in nonerection is entirely withdrawn into the prepuce."

Example

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"The city officials decide on the erection or nonerection of traffic signs."

Etymology

From non- + erection.

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