https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-blocking_algorithm#Lock-freedom https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-blocking_algorithm#Lock-... The stronger guarantee you'

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-blocking_algorithm#Lock-freedom https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-blocking_algorithm#Lock-... The stronger guarantee you're expecting is probably "wait free"