nonpayment
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nonpayment
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at non-, payment
Example Sentences
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Altman said monthly enrollment numbers are delayed because consumers have a three-month grace period to resume their premium payments before the insurance carriers end their coverage for nonpayment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Several factors are driving nonpayment rates higher, according to industry analysts and executives.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
Allegations include nonpayment for all hours worked, nonpayment of overtime, not being reimbursed for business expenses and not being paid severance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025
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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