WorldAugust 12, 2026
unresponsiveness
un-ri-SPON-siv-nes
Definition
The state or quality of failing to provide a reaction, reply, or acknowledgment to a demand or situation.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'responsive,' which comes from the Latin 'respondere,' meaning 'to promise in return' or 'to answer.'
In the news
The term is used to characterize the lack of cooperation or feedback from one party regarding an extradition request, which serves as a major diplomatic obstacle between Morocco and Spain.
Morocco considers suspending extradition agreement with Spain
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