inexistence

ABSENCE
WordClue
DARKcomplete or partial absence of light
LACKabsence
TRUANCYunexcused absence from school
FURLOUGHleave of absence or vacation
INNOCENCEAbsence of responsibility for a crime
OBSCURITYthe absence of light
CERTAINTYinevitability
NOTORIETYinfamy