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nonpayment

American  
[non-pey-muhnt] / nɒnˈpeɪ mənt /

noun

  1. failure or neglect to pay.

    His property was confiscated for nonpayment of taxes.
nonpayment British  
/ nɒnˈpeɪmənt /

noun

  1. the act or state of not paying

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Etymology

Origin of nonpayment

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at non-, payment

Example Sentences

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Last year, the insurer lost only about 2% of its enrollees for nonpayment at the end of the grace period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

All correspondence regarding the account was sent to my wife’s email, so the credit warning was the first time I became aware of her nonpayment.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

But an April 2025 audit report by Panama’s comptroller found irregularities—including alleged nonpayment of fees—that might have cost Panama hundreds of millions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Sperl initiated the eviction more than a year ago, claiming nonpayment of rent.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

A few weeks after Christmas my grandpa was arrested again—this time for nonpayment of child support for his youngest son.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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