Nonrescue

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Failure to rescue. uncountable

    "the nonrescue of the stranded sailors"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not involved in rescues. not-comparable

    "nonrescue emergency medical services"

Example

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"the nonrescue of the stranded sailors"

Etymology

From non- + rescue.

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