nonpayment

American  

[non-pey-muhnt] / nɒnˈpeɪ mənt /

noun

1. failure or neglect to pay.

   His property was confiscated for nonpayment of taxes.

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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; non-, payment

Example Sentences

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

The Office of the Attorney General opened an investigation into UPS after the Teamsters Local 804 union raised concerns about nonpayment issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many “criminal practitioners in this district already face financial ruin from the existing prolonged nonpayment,” defense attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times

If her wages were to be withheld over nonpayment, she said, she would have to get a second job to make ends meet.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I would grant review of the question whether a policy barring landlords from evicting tenants for the nonpayment of rent effects a physical taking under the Taking Clause,” Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times

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