nonpursuit
/nɑ̃.pərˈsuɪt/Definitions
1. noun
The act of not pursuing something; a failure or avoidance of pursuit.
“The company’s lack of innovation led to a period of nonpursuit in the industry.”
2. noun
The absence or lack of pursuit or pursuit of an activity, interest, or goal.
“Her nonpursuit of a career in the arts led to a successful life in business instead.”