"nonability" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nonabilities [plural]
Etymology: non- + ability Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|ability}} non- + ability Head templates: {{en-noun}} nonability (plural nonabilities)
  1. Want of ability.
    Sense id: en-nonability-en-noun-oygDAtfZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 44 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with non-: 58 42
  2. (law) An exception taken against a plaintiff in a cause, when he is unable legally to commence a suit. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-nonability-en-noun-IKiE5iSq Topics: law

Inflected forms

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